Anatomical Oddities

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Every part of the human body has a name - and story. But how familiar are you with your arachnoid mater or your Haversian canals? 'Anatomical Oddities' is an artistic and linguisti c adventure, taking the reader on a journey to discover the hidden landscape of the human body: its crypts and caverns, gorges, islets and mountains. Along the way, we dip into the history of our relationship with the human body and the discoveries that paved the way for modern anatomy and medicine. Show more