Only anatomy atlas illustrated by physicians. Contains 100 paintings by Dr. Carlos A.G. Machado. Includes over 50 radiologic images for clinical context
Rete mirabile is a complex of arteries and veins in warm-blooded vertebrates. Uses countercurrent blood flow to exchange heat, ions, or gases. Term coined by Galen. Most effective for gases and heat, then small ions
Excretory system removes waste materials from body fluids for homeostasis. Eliminates metabolic waste and drains body components in liquid and gaseous states. Most waste products leave body as urine in mammals and amniotes
14th edition published by Elsevier GmbH in Munich. Contains 727 color plates and 1070 figures. Translated by Dr. med. Sammy Bedoui. Includes tables of muscles, joints and nerves
Eccrine glands are found throughout the body, especially on palms and soles. Apocrine glands are concentrated in armpits and perineum. Ceruminous, mammary, and ciliary glands are modified apocrine glands
Over 43,000 spider species exist worldwide. Less than 30 spider species cause human deaths. Spider venom is designed for smaller animals