Body Scientific’s Anatomy is a comprehensive introductory anatomy textbook designed for high school and undergraduate learners. The book presents core anatomical structures and major body systems through clear, accurate text paired with more than 190 original, professionally rendered medical illustrations.
Each chapter introduces a major body system, providing foundational anatomy and basic physiology. The text reflects current educational best practices by removing traditional anatomical eponyms and replacing them with descriptive, function-based terminology. Inclusive, gender-aware language is used where appropriate, ensuring the material is clear, modern, and accessible to today’s students and educators.
A defining feature of this textbook is Body Scientific’s intentional representation of people of color throughout, designed to broaden students’ perspectives through inclusive visual anatomy. For students who identify with these representations, it offers the opportunity to see themselves reflected in scientific learning; for others, it provides meaningful exposure to human diversity presented with accuracy and respect. This approach encourages thoughtful dialogue, supports equitable learning environments, and contributes to greater balance in diversity and representation within anatomy education.
Each book includes an access code that can be redeemed on AnatomyGo.BodyScientific.com, providing one user with 12 months of free access.
Chapters Include:
- Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body
- Chapter 2: Integumentary System
- Chapter 3: Skeletal System
- Chapter 4: Muscular System
- Chapter 5: Cardiovascular System
- Chapter 6: Lymphatic System
- Chapter 7: Nervous System
- Chapter 8: Digestive System
- Chapter 9: Respiratory System
- Chapter 10: Sensory System
- Chapter 11: Endocrine System
- Chapter 12: Urinary System
- Chapter 13: Genital System
Complete with a glossary and index for quick reference, this book is a valuable classroom resource, library addition, or personal study guide.
More than a textbook, it is a visual invitation to learn and participate in a more inclusive future in science, health, and medicine.
ISBN (Hardcover): 978-1-7339668-4-9
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-7339668-5-6
