Human Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to the Structure and Function of the Body is a comprehensive reference book by Jane de Burgh, published by Amber Books. Compiled by a team of medical experts, this authoritative hardcover volume covers every aspect and function of the human body using scientifically accurate artworks paired with clear, accessible language.

The book spans 448 pages across 13 chapters, covering genetics and cells; skin, hair and nails; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the senses; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the kidneys and urinary system; the lymphatic and immune systems; the endocrine system; the reproductive system; and aging and death. It explains everything from how we digest food, to how we blink, to how the body deteriorates with age.

With more than 400 detailed, annotated artworks — including color illustrations, high-definition photographs, and medical scans — the book is designed to be accessible to readers with no medical background while still providing depth for those with healthcare training. Each section features descriptive introductions and bold summaries to aid comprehension and navigation.

Author Jane de Burgh trained as a nurse and worked for nearly two decades in the British National Health Service specializing in renal medicine and organ transplantation. She has edited numerous medical books for the general reader, including family medical encyclopaedias and first aid manuals. ISBN: 9781838864880.