Ocean State Libraries

Text and illustrations present fifty things the reader should know about the human body.

"In 1858 Drs Henry Gray and Henry Vandyke Carter created a book for their surgical colleagues that established an enduring standard among anatomical texts. After more than 160 years of continuous publication Gray's Anatomy remains the definitive comprehensive reference on the subject offering ready access to the information you need to ensure safe effective practice. This 42nd edition has been meticulously revised and updated throughout reflecting...

"A central control system keeps every part of the body running. This title explores key parts of this control system, such as the brain and spinal cord, and how they help the body function"--Provided by publisher.

"Bones allow the body to hold its shape. This title explores what bones are made of and the many roles they have in the body"--Provided by publisher.

"¿Sabías que practicar pilates no solo ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad y tonificar el cuerpo sino que además reduce los niveles de ansiedad y mejora la postura corporal? Descubre toda la información sobre esta disciplina y aprende a ejercitarte correctamente con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia."--Publisher's description.

"The body needs nutrients to survive. This title explores how organs and other parts of the body break down food into nutrients the body can use"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, science writer Han Yu gives an informative, entertaining, unexpected, and at times humorous examination of the human knee, taking readers on a journey of science, culture, and history. Readers will gain an appreciation for the intricate anatomy of the knee, the reasons it hurts, and the purported remedies. The goal is not to provide a comprehensive list of anatomic features, pathologies, or therapies--this not being a medical textbook...

An introductory guide to the digestive system, describing the function of related organs, and explains the path that food travels through the human body.

"This book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization 15,000 years ago to today. It examines how we humans have evolved our beliefs about the purpose of the heart to try to understand what life forces it contains. Throughout our history, the heart has played an important role for the poet, the philosopher, and the physician. Until modern times, the heart was considered the home of our emotions, thoughts, memories...

"People need to breathe to stay alive. This title explores how the lungs pull in air in order to send oxygen into the circulatory system"--Provided by publisher.