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Human bones, a scientific and pictorial investigation, R. McNeill Alexander ; photography by Aaron Diskin ; consultant, Henry Galiano

eng

Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Human bones

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R. McNeill Alexander ; photography by Aaron Diskin ; consultant, Henry Galiano

"Human Bones combines a discussion of the function and design of human bones with color photographs. R. McNeill Alexander, the world's foremost authority on biomechanics, takes the reader on a tour of the human skeleton, investigating and celebrating the human body's 213 bones." "Alexander explores the nature of human bones as well as their relationship with other parts of the body in this informative book. Beginning by reminding readers that bones are living organs - they grow, suffer damage, and repair themselves just like other organs - Alexander elucidates the form and function of the myriad bones in the skull, the arms and legs, and the torso."--Jacket

a scientific and pictorial investigation

Living, growing bones -- The skull -- Arms & legs -- The torso -- Diseased & damaged bones -- Different people's bones -- The evolution of bones -- Appendix. List of human bones