Anatomy is the branch of biology that studies the physical structure of organisms and their parts. An ancient art, anatomy has developed greatly through the years, with more recent innovations such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound technology advancing scientists and medical professionals' understanding of the basic structure of humans and other animals. Includes 172 entries introducing students and researchers to the fundamentals of anatomy using easy-to-understand language, providing a solid background, and helping readers develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important and evolving subject.

Abdomen -- Abortion -- Accidents -- Adenoids -- Adipose Tissue -- Adrenal Glands -- Aging -- Amputation -- Anatomy -- Antibodies -- Anus -- Appendix -- Autopsy -- Bile and Bilirubin -- Biopsy -- Birth Defects -- Blood -- Bone Marrow -- Bones and the Skeleton -- Brain -- Breasts, Female -- Bronchi -- Carbohydrates -- Carcinogens -- Carotid Arteries -- Cartilage -- Cells -- Chest Anatomy -- Childbirth -- Chiropractic -- Cholesterol -- Chyme -- Circulation -- Collagen -- Colon -- Conception -- Connective Tissue -- Contraception -- Cytology -- Death and Dying -- Dehydration -- Dermatology -- Dialysis -- Diaphragm -- Digestion -- Disease -- Ears -- Earwax -- Ectopic Pregnancy -- Embryology -- Enamel -- Endocrine Glands -- Endocrinology -- Endoscopy -- Esophagus -- Eyes -- Fallopian Tubes -- Fascia -- Fatty Acids -- Feet -- Fetus -- Fiber -- First Aid -- Fluids and Electrolytes -- Forensic Pathology -- Fractures and Dislocation -- Gallbladder -- Gastrointestinal System -- Genetics and Inheritance -- Glands -- Grafts and Grafting -- Growth -- Hair -- Healing -- Hearing -- Heart -- Hemoglobin -- Hippocampus -- Histology -- Hormones -- Human Respiratory System -- Imaging and Radiology -- Immune System -- In Vitro Fertilization -- Insulin -- Intestines -- Joints -- Kidneys -- Knee -- Leptin -- Ligaments -- Lipids -- Liver -- Longevity -- Lower Extremities -- Lungs -- Lymph -- Lymphatic System -- Macronutrients -- Melatonin -- Menopause -- Menstruation -- Metabolism -- Microbiology -- Miscarriage -- Multiple Births -- Muscles -- Mutation -- Myoglobin -- Nails -- Nervous System -- Neutrophils -- Ovaries -- Pancreas -- Pathology -- Peristalsis -- Pharynx -- Physiology -- Pigmentation -- Pituitary Gland -- Placenta -- Plasma -- Pregnancy and Gestation -- Premature Birth -- Prostate Gland -- Prostheses -- Protein -- Puberty and Adolescence -- Pulse Pressure and Pulse Rate -- Rape and Sexual Assault -- Rectum -- Reproductive System -- Respiration -- Rh Factor -- Safety Issues for Children -- Safety Issues for the Elderly -- Semen -- Sense Organs -- Serology -- Serotonin -- Sexual Differentiation -- Skin -- Sleep -- Small Intestine -- Smell -- Spine, Vertebrae, and Disks -- Stem Cells -- Sterilization -- Steroids -- Stillbirth -- Sweating -- Systems and Organs -- Taste -- Tears and Tear Ducts -- Teeth -- Testosterone -- Thymus Gland -- Thyroid Gland -- Tonsils -- Touch -- Trachea -- Tumors -- Umbilical Cord -- Upper Extremities -- Urinary System -- Uterus -- Vas Deferens -- Vision -- Vitamins and Minerals -- Vitamins-An Overview -- Wisdom Teeth -- Wounds.