Aimed at students who want a supplement to their more rigorous textbook, this accessible, detailed overview provides highly illustrated coverage human anatomy with a sense of humor, including b&w cartoons and punny chapter titles and topic headings ("Testes, one, two," "Madame Ovary," "Let's thigh one on"). The art program offers labeled two-color anatomical illustrations on every page, plus a section of full-color anatomical illustrations. The book begins with the four basic tissues of the body from which organs are made, then progresses to the major organ systems. The final section on each functional region of the body opens with a chapter on the language of anatomy. Interspersed throughout are sidebars on definitions, historical information, and common diseases and conditions. A glossary is included. Seifert is professor of anatomy and cell biology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)