Either as an illustrated dictionary or comprehensive atlas, this handy book has served healthcare professionals across disciplines as a trusted companion to for decades. Now fully updated with more than 1,250 new entries, the Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy is ready for a new generation. Features include: concise definitions of more than 8,000 terms enhanced with hundreds of vivid, elegant illustrations; coverage of all of the body´s major organs and systems; easy access - clearly organized, color-coded hierarchies; up-to-date nomenclature according to the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FCAT); comprehensive indexes in Latin and English; and compact, durable design - it fits in your pocket! The perfect combination of both cutting-edge and time-tested features make the Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy the best choice for physicians, physical therapists, medical students, nurses, dentists, physician´s assistants - quite simply, anyone who works with the human body.