# DK The Complete Human Body: Definitive Visual Guide, 3rd Edition

Definitive Guide Edition: DK The Complete Human Body is a large-format visual reference covering anatomy, how body systems work, and health conditions. Its region-by-region atlas and extensive illustrations suit browsing and study, while its weight and dimensions make it less suited to carrying around.

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- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 23.01 GBP
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 2091

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## At a glance

- Organised as a region-by-region anatomy atlas followed by explanations of body systems and a section on diseases and disorders.
- The listing describes 3-D illustrations based on scans of a real human body, alongside diagrams and medical and microscope imaging.
- Includes summaries of over 200 health conditions, according to the listing.
- Guided by Professor Alice Roberts, the third edition is described as revised with the latest medical knowledge.

## Pros

- Combines visual anatomy, explanations of body functions and condition summaries in one reference.
- Customer feedback praises the detailed illustrations and accessible explanations, useful for readers who want visual support for complex topics.
- The listing says the atlas gives extra detail on the hands, feet and major joints.

## Cons

- At 2.69 kg and 25.8 x 3.4 x 30.7 cm, it is a substantial book rather than a convenient everyday carry.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: DK
- Edition: 3rd
- Publication date: 6 April 2023
- Language: English
- Print length: 536 pages
- ISBN-10: 0241600499
- ISBN-13: 978-0241600498
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 25.8 x 3.4 x 30.7 cm
- Weight listed: 2.69 kg

## Before you buy

- The listing's claims about revised medical knowledge and health information describe the publisher's presentation, not a guarantee of suitability for diagnosis or treatment.

## A good fit for

- Students and teachers of biology, anatomy and physiology seeking an illustrated reference.
- Health professionals wanting a broad visual anatomy reference.
- General readers interested in browsing anatomy, body systems and health conditions.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a compact book to carry regularly.
- Anyone seeking personalised medical advice or a clinical diagnostic reference.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the detailed illustrations, image quality and accessible content, with readers describing the book as useful for making complex anatomy easier to understand. Many ratings are five-star, though the rating distribution also includes a small lower-star share. For students and curious readers, the reported clarity matters alongside the book's atlas format and 536-page scope. Feedback also considers it worth the money, but that is a customer perception rather than a price comparison.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the detailed illustrations and high-quality images.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the content as comprehensible and helpful for understanding complex anatomy.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback reports that the book is worth the money.

## Frequently asked questions

### What topics does The Complete Human Body cover?
The listing describes a region-by-region anatomy atlas, explanations of how body systems work and summaries of over 200 health conditions.
### Is this the third edition?
Yes. The listed edition is 3rd, with a publication date of 6 April 2023.
### Is it convenient to carry?
It is listed at 2.69 kg and 25.8 x 3.4 x 30.7 cm, so it is better suited to a desk or shelf than regular carrying.

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