Anatomy and physiology of the human body

What does the human body look like and how does it work? What parts is it made of? How is everything connected, integrated, and controlled for the good of the whole? How does the body ensure safety and defence against enemies from outside and inside? How does it reproduce and come into the world? Is our body connected to the realm of the soul, spirit, and relationships? And how? If you are interested in the answers to these and other questions, this book is for you.
This second, updated, and expanded edition of the publication introduces the structure of the human body to the extent that is the curriculum for the study of psychology, pedagogy, social work, and other humanities (non-medical) fields. The text provides a clear and readable compendium of two extensive theoretical fields of medicine – anatomy and physiology – without going into too much medical detail. It introduces the field of cell biology, describes the types of tissues in the human body, and presents the fundamentals of a holistic approach that understands a person as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual complex, existing in a certain space and time. The most extensive part of the book is dedicated to individual organ systems.
In addition to the original illustrations, photographs, and images from medical examinations, the explanation is now supplemented with photographs of real human organs, which capture their size, shape, and often also their structure. The current edition is also enriched by numerous footnotes that provide interesting facts about the topics discussed and food for thought.
The publication is primarily intended for students and graduates of the aforementioned humanities fields, but it can also appeal to those interested in these studies or to readers from the wider public. May it be of use to you.