With complete coverage of all body systems, this highly popular book teaches anatomy using hundreds of detailed, high-quality drawings. Dr. Poritsky uses current nomenclature and sprinkles the book with etymologic cartoons. The 2nd Edition is vastly updated with many more new drawings.Simple and clear coverage of gross anatomy of the human body Uses current nomenclature for anatomic terminology Extensive labeling of structures and brief descriptive text Seven body regions are depicted with 460 anatomical drawings The reader identifies, labels, and colors each section, thereby learning or reinforcing anatomic knowledge and aiding the memory The anatomist-artist author has a flair for creating clear and interesting anatomical depictions Witty cartoons describe word origins in humorous and memorable fashion (anatomic terms are often cumbersome and somewhat complex, making them difficult to remember).What's New:250 new anatomical plates More extensive coverage of cardiothoracic structures Enhanced coverage of upper and lower extremities.