In this delightful little book, the smallest of its kind ever produced, Dr Betts tells the incredible story of the human body, and how it got to where it is today. With useful appendices and a glossary.

A sound level of knowledge in anatomy is an important curriculum requirement in anaesthetic training. FRCA trainees are heavily judged on relevant anatomical topics in both parts of the fellowship examination and lack of sufficient knowledge can lead to failure . This new book is written to help the reader pass the exam.

An understanding of the structure and function of the human body is vital for anyone studying the medical and health sciences. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear and accessible overview of the main systems of the human anatomy, illustrated with a number of clear explanatory diagrams.