Publisher's Synopsis
Anatomy: A Manual For Students And Practitioners (1893) by Fred John Brockway is a comprehensive guide to human anatomy. This book is designed for students and practitioners who want to learn about the structure and function of the human body. It covers all major systems of the body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.The book begins with an introduction to the study of anatomy, including the history of the subject and its importance in medicine. It then moves on to the basic concepts of anatomy, such as the organization of the body, the types of tissues, and the different types of cells. The major systems of the body are then covered in detail, with each chapter focusing on a specific system.The skeletal system is covered in the first chapter, with detailed information on the bones, joints, and muscles. The muscular system is covered in the second chapter, with information on the different types of muscles and their functions. The nervous system is covered in the third chapter, with information on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.The circulatory system is covered in the fourth chapter, with information on the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The respiratory system is covered in the fifth chapter, with information on the lungs and breathing. The digestive system is covered in the sixth chapter, with information on the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.The urinary system is covered in the seventh chapter, with information on the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. The reproductive system is covered in the eighth chapter, with information on the male and female reproductive organs.Throughout the book, there are numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the material. There are also review questions at the end of each chapter to test readers' understanding of the material.Overall, Anatomy: A Manual For Students And Practitioners (1893) is a comprehensive guide to human anatomy that is designed for students and practitioners who want to learn about the structure and function of the human body. It covers all major systems of the body and is filled with illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the material.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.