Bones by Roy A. Meals PAPERBACK 9780393868258

Name: Bones by Roy A. Meals PAPERBACK 9780393868258
Brand: WW Norton & Co

WW Norton & Co

Bone is ubiquitous and versatile, and uniquely repairs itself without scarring. However, we rarely see bone in its living state\u2014and even then, mostly in two-tone images that only hint at its marvels. After it serves and protects vertebrate lives, bone reveals itself in surprising ways, sometimes hundreds of millions of years later.\nIn Bones, orthopaedic surgeon Roy Meals explores and extols this amazing material that both supports and records vertebrate life. He demystifies the biological makeup of bones; how they grow, break and heal; and how medical innovations\u2014from the first X-rays to advanced surgical techniques\u2014enhance our lives. With enthusiasm and humour, Meals also reveals the enduring presence of bone outside the body\u2014as fossils, ossuaries, tools, musical instruments\u2014and\n\nBones \u2013 Inside and Out\nInside and Out\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease;