Human Osteology: Comprising A Description Of The Bones With Delineations Of The Attachments Of The Muscles, The General And Microscopic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163986585)

Human Osteology is a comprehensive book written by Luther Holden in 1885. The book provides a detailed description of the bones in the human body, including their shape, size, and location. It also includes illustrations of the attachments of the muscles to the bones.In addition to the external features of bones, the book also covers the general and microscopic structure of bone. This includes the composition of bone tissue, the types of bone cells, and the process of bone growth and repair.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of human osteology. The first section covers the general principles of osteology, including the classification of bones and their functions. The second section provides a detailed description of the bones of the skull and face, while the third section covers the bones of the trunk and limbs.Throughout the book, Holden provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex structures of the bones and their attachments. The book is intended for students and professionals in the fields of anatomy, physiology, and medicine, as well as anyone with an interest in human osteology.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.

Author: Luther Holden
ISBN-10: 1163986585
ISBN-13: 9781163986585
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d