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More than 650 superior anatomical drawings and
paintings distinguish this single-volume medical
atlas, perfect for home reference users, anatomy
students, and health professionals alike. Based on
the fifth edition of the classic, award-winning,
two-volume Wolf-Heidegger’s Atlas of Human
Anatomy, this invaluable concise edition features:
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Nomenclature that conforms to the International
Anatomical Terminology (Terminologia Anatomica),
adopted in 1998 by the International Federation of
Associations of Anatomists
Clear and extensive labeling of all
anatomical structures
Instructive, consistent use of color
in plates throughout
Organization by anatomical region, the most
common method of studying the human body
in anatomy and biology courses
A comprehensive 20-page subject index
A valuable supplement to anatomy texts and a
practical reference for general readers and health
professionals, The Color Atlas of Human Anatomy
portrays an accurate and lifelike view of human
organ systems in more than 650
detailed illustrations.
Wolf-Heidegger
THE COLOR ATLAS
of HUMAN ANATOMY
Wolf-Heidegger
THE COLOR ATLAS
of HUMAN ANATOMY
Dr. Petra Kopf-Maier, Editor
Dr. John C. Weber, Consulting Editor
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To Those Who Bequeath Their Bodies to Science
Hic locus est ubi mors gaudet succurrere vitae
“This is the place where death delights in helping life”
—Inscription above the Anatomical Theatre of Bologna
This atlas of human anatomy begins by paying due homage and returning thanks
to those who freely bequeath their bodies to anatomy. Such donations testify to
an admirable, unselfish, and idealistic sense of sacrifice, and nothing can compen-
sate for the invaluable service rendered to science and to society. Anatomy and
medicine owe these individuals a tremendous debt of gratitude. By bequeathing
their bodies, they enable students to learn through observation—even now, at the
beginning of the twenty-first century, there is no substitute for this. Even beyond
death, these altruistic people help the living—students, physicians, and patients
alike. This is how the above inscription should be interpreted, and students should
endeavor to be worthy of these voluntary and generous donations by respecting
the dead as well as by working hard and learning eagerly.
Contents
Introduction viii
Lower Limb 80-142
Notes to the User ix
Bones of the pelvis and lower limb 82-90
Systemic Anatomy 1]
Joints of the pelvis and lower limb 91-101
Surface anatomy of the lower limb 1025103
Skeleton and parts of the human body ps
Muscles of the hip and thigh 104504
Cardiovascular system oat
Muscles of the leg 11i2=120
Lymphoid and organ systems nl
Cutaneous innervation of the lower limb and
Surface projections of thoracic and abdominal viscera she)
lumbosacral plexus 121=i23
Central and peripheral nervous systems 10-11
Lymphatic vessels and veins of the lower limb 124-125
Blood vessels and nerves of the gluteal region
and thigh 126184
Blood vessels and nerves of the leg 135317
Blood vessels and nerves of the foot 1383i2
Vertebral column and vertebrae 1416
Thorax WW=19
Muscles of the back DOS) Head and Neck 143-204
Blood vessels and nerves of the back and neck 23-24
Muscles of the ventral body wall and inguinal region 25-28
Skull 144 le
Breast and axilla 29-30
Bones of the skull 1533189
Blood vessels and nerves of the ventral body wall 31532
Temporomandibular joint 160
Muscles of the scalp and face 161-163
Muscles of the neck 164-165
Oral cavity and teeth 166-168
Salivary glands and tonsils 169-170
Tongue Al
Bones of the pectoral girdle and upper limb 24a) Pharynx 172S19s
Joints of the pectoral girdle and upper limb Wea External nose and nasal cavity 176-179
Surface anatomy of the upper limb a5 Larynx 180-183
Muscles of the shoulder and arm 46-49 Thyroid gland 184
Muscles of the forearm 50-54 Blood vessels of the head and neck 185-188
Muscles of the hand SSO Lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of the
Tendinous sheaths of the hand 61 head and neck 189
Cutaneous innervation of the upper limb and Cutaneous innervation of the head and neck 190-191
brachial plexus C2564. Blood vessels and nerves of the head 192-195
Blood vessels and nerves of the shoulder and arm 65-72. Blood vessels and nerves of the neck 196-204
Blood vessels and nerves of the forearm 3-75
Blood vessels and nerves of the hand 76-79
Pelvic Diaphragm and External Genitalia 273-286
Thoracic Viscera 205-234
Mediastinum and thymus 206 Pelvic diaphragm and perineum DN INTY
Esophagus 207 External genitalia of a female 278
Trachea and bronchi 208 Testis and epididymis PMB)
Lungs and bronchial tree 209-212 External genitalia of a male 280-283
Pericardial sac DINE Blood vessels and nerves of the perineal region 284-286
Heart and great blood vessels I a ANS)
Cavities and valves of the heart 21221
Conducting system of the heart and myocardium 2222273
Arteries and veins of the heart 274-226 Central Nervous System 287-324
Thoracic viscera 227-228
Sections of the thoracic viscera D29=2 30 Spinal cord, spinal meninges, and blood vessels
Large blood vessels and lymphatic vessels of the vertebral canal 288-290
in the mediastinum D3da 232 Cranial meninges and blood vessels of the cranial
Autonomic nervous system in the thorax meninges and the brain 291-301
and neck 235234 Brain 302-303
Cerebellum and brainstem 304-305
Cerebrum 306=31 1
Ventricles of the brain and subarachnoid space eMo h Gs
PNo fe(olpaliar-ler late m=) halena Kver=)a l 235-272 Fornix and limbic system 315
Nuclei of the forebrain and internal capsule 316231 7
Peritoneal cavity 236-237, Visual pathway 318
Surface projections of abdominal viscera 238 Sections of the brain Sloe 24
Stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum 392243
Liver and segmentation of the liver BEIT)
Pancreas 248
Viscera of the upper and lower abdomen DAQ=—2ot WASTE Organs and Orbital Cavity 325-340
Blood vessels in the abdomen DEI IS
Large intestine and posterior abdominal wall DES PLAS Eye, lacrimal apparatus, and eyelids 326-328
Kidneys and renal blood vessels 25/=259 Orbital cavity 329
Urinary system and great abdominal blood vessels 260 Extra-ocular muscles 330-39
Lumbosacral plexus 261 Eyeball 3322339
Blood vessels and nerves of the posterior Contents and topography of the orbital cavity 3367340
abdominal wall 262
Blood vessels of the rectum 263
Male and female pelvis with urogenital viscera
and blood vessels Ssad TEN Vestibulocochlear Organ 341-354
Autonomic nervous system in the retroperitoneal
space 292 342-344
External ear and tympanic membrane
Middle ear with mastoid air cells, tympanic cavity,
facial canal, pharyngotympanic tube, and
auditory ossicles 345-349
Bony and membranous labyrinth with internal ear 3007353
Subject Index 3557374
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Introduction
Dr. Gerhard Wolf-Heidegger first published his Atlas of Human Anatomy to
international acclaim in 1953, aiming to give the medical student and the physician
wishing to revise his or her anatomical knowledge as true a picture of the human
body as possible. Since then, this venerable atlas has undergone several major revisions
to keep pace with modern medical knowledge. The fifth edition published in the year
2000 has been completely revised and supplemented by Dr. Petra Kopf-Maier.
This classic medical reference is now available in a single concise volume
designed to be accessible for general readers, students of anatomy, and allied
health professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, sports trainers, hospital
social workers, and medical secretaries and transcriptionists. In more than six
hundred fifty superb anatomical drawings and paintings, The Color Atlas of Human
Anatomy details the complex organ systems of the human body, offering clear and
extensive labels and instructive color specifically designed to be easily understand-
able for beginners yet comprehensive enough for more advanced users.
As medical knowledge and technology advance, curricula in universities and
medical schools have expanded to include the study of new diagnostic techniques,
such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography.
In addition, the study of microscopic anatomy, physiological chemistry, and bio-
chemistry have all taken on ever-greater importance over the past century, some-
times at the expense of traditional macroscopic anatomy. Yet it is only when students
possess precise knowledge of human anatomical structures that they can properly
interpret the information gathered by new imaging technologies. Students of
anatomy at every level are thus challenged to build a solid understanding of human
anatomy in order to maximize their skills within their chosen discipline.
To that end, The Color Atlas of Human Anatomy has been designed as a practi-
cal reference and as a supplement to anatomy texts. The volume is organized by
anatomical region, echoing the method of study most common in biology and
anatomy courses, and is complete with an exhaustive, twenty-page subject index.
Nomenclature throughout the book conforms to the International Anatomical
Terminology adopted in 1998 by the International Federation of Associations of
Anatomists.
For those devoted to the study of human anatomy as well as those simply
fascinated by the workings of the human body, this invaluable atlas maps the
complexities of organ systems with clarity and accuracy.
