Anatomy in Black, 2nd Edition

Enjoy an elegant anatomical atlas of the human body.

This beautiful luxury second edition of Anatomy in Black features a deluxe black slipcase with gold foil motif and ribbon pull, encasing a gold foil–embossed hardback cover, with black sprayed edges, gold ribbon marker, and head and tail bands, making it a beautiful object to adorn any anatomy enthusiast’s home.

The book comprehensively leads the reader through the human body in seven chapters dedicated to each area of the human body. It covers the same level of detail and content with each illustration as a standard academic anatomy book.

A thorough study of each anatomical part is conveyed, with summary text to put the area in context and explain some of the more complicated anatomical terms and functions for those encountering anatomy for the first time.

This book is a perfect companion for those interested in anatomy, regardless of their previous knowledge of the subject matter.

Audience

Anyone with an interest in human anatomy.

Preface

Chapter 1. Head & Neck
Chapter 2. Back
Chapter 3. Upper Limb
Chapter 4. Thorax
Chapter 5. Abdomen
Chapter 6. Pelvis
Chapter 7. Lower Limb

Glossary of Anatomical Terms
Acknowledgements

Following her degree in anatomy and cell biology, Emily Evans, BSc (Hons.), Anatomy & Cell Biology PGCE, MMAA, RMIP, trained and worked as a school science teacher in London. After retraining as a medical artist and qualifying with the Medical Artists' Association of Great Britain, Evans has been a freelance medical illustrator since 2005. She works from her studio in London, where she also runs her businesses Anatomy Boutique and Anatomy Boutique Books.

Evans has been a senior demonstrator of anatomy at Cambridge University since 2006, teaching medical students dissection and anatomy. She regularly writes about and gives talks on the use of anatomy in contemporary art practice.

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Anatomy in Black, Second Edition

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