A visually appealing guide to understanding anatomical nomenclature, featuring 150 words for bodily parts derived from various sources such as plants, animals, and thingsThis book provides an introduction to the fascinating field of anatomical nomenclature. It does this by elucidating the tight relationship between human organs and structures, as well as the evocative names that anatomists have given them. In other words, it reveals the body’s secret language. 150 phrases that are drawn from animals, foods, places, plants, symbols, or other objects that the body structure or function plainly mimics are illustrated in beautifully produced illustrations. This book helps medical students and professionals remember anatomical terms by deciphering patterns in the naming of bodily parts and includes a glossary of prefixes and suffixes. In addition to professionals, anybody interested in the history of anatomy, the shape and function of the human body, medical etymology, and the history of language will be captivated by this compelling, accessible, and useful book.