The "Anatomy" edition of the Japanese youth science bestseller series "So fun you'll read it all night" has been published!

The more you learn, the more surprising and thrilling the world of anatomy becomes.
Let's go on a vivid exploration of the inside of the body along the human body map!

The "Anatomy" edition of the "Fun to Read All Night" series, which is a bestseller in the Japanese youth science field and has been selected as a recommended book and excellent science book in Korea, and is loved by youth, teachers, and parents, has been published.
From the basics of science to in-depth stories, the charm of this series, which melts science, which was once perceived as difficult, into interesting stories, can be found in this 'Anatomy' edition.
It guides us into the exciting and thrilling world of anatomy, freeing us from the preconceived notions that 'anatomy is scary and cruel', 'medical science is rigid and boring', or 'anatomy is a specialized field', and teaching us about our bodies that we never knew existed.
It will also provide an opportunity to learn about medicine and anatomy, which have only been seen through distorted perspectives in dramas and movies.


The author, who has been a medical school professor for over 30 years and has written a wide range of books, from medical textbooks to popular books, vividly describes the specific process of dissection as if he were observing an actual dissection.
It satisfies the curiosity and interest you have had about human anatomy by providing an engaging explanation of the names and origins of the human body, the process of uncovering the secrets within the body, and the history of anatomy, which were once difficult to understand due to their long and unfamiliar names.
As an anatomist, the author says that anatomy is a map of the human body that shows the way to reach the destination of organs and tissues while traveling through the universe called the human body, and that it informs us of the role and properties of each.


This book explains in easy-to-understand pictures the major bones that make up the body, along with the shape and role of the organs and muscles contained within them, following the human body map.
In the process, the book unfolds rich and interesting content, including stories that allow you to discover the mysteries of the human body in everyday life, such as why the abdominal muscles split when trained, the exact location of the armpits, and the so-called 'beer glass muscles' used when holding a beer glass.
The actual process of dissection, the body's interior, which is revealed by cutting the skin and spreading the muscles, is a vast and mysterious world comparable to a small universe full of mysteries, or a museum that explores everything on Earth.

Looking into the human body can feel like stepping into unknown territory and discovering treasure.
The work of cutting the skin and spreading the muscles to find the internal organs is similar to that of a museum.
Museum science is the study of nature as a whole, observing its interior in detail to build up knowledge.
Anatomy, like museum history, has the appeal of being able to observe the human body to uncover the mysteries of nature and explore unexplored territories.
Students will also be able to feel intellectual excitement during the process.
Since you can't dissect a human body right now, why not take a look inside your own body through this book, even if it's a little scary? I'll guide you through the ins and outs of human dissection, as if you were embarking on an expedition.
It will undoubtedly be a valuable exploration that will allow us to experience not only the mystery of the human body but also the dignity of life.
So, let's go on a treasure hunt along the human body map.
---From the "Preface"

Brain death medically means the death of a human being.
However, people generally cannot accept the reality that their family member is dead, even if he or she is brain dead, as long as the heart is beating and body temperature is felt.
This may be because they cannot accept the fact that the heart's only role is to pump blood throughout the body.
That means we do not view the human body objectively.
However, when you practice dissection and remove a heart, you realize that the heart is just a muscular sac that pumps blood.
Without directly confirming the existence of this organ, it is difficult to accept that the movement of the heart is merely a function of pumping blood.
Therefore, by practicing dissection, you develop an eye to view the human body objectively.
---From "Entering Full-scale Dissection Practice"

During the dissection, it feels like you are fighting with every part of the human body.
But things change when the practice gets to the second half and we start dissecting the head.
I am struck by the fact that the object I have been dissecting until now is actually a human being.
This fact becomes especially evident when dissecting the face.
The corpse's face is kept covered with a mask during practice and is removed for the first time when the head is dissected.
Then, suddenly, you come face to face with the deceased's expression.
If you cover the already dissected lower part of the neck with a flannel cloth, leaving only the face visible, the object you have been dissecting will suddenly change into the appearance of a human being.
When I lift the flannel cloth and look at the lower part of the neck and face, I feel uneasy, as if I have seen something I should not have seen.
But as I started to focus on the facial anatomy, my mind slowly calmed down.
When you peel off the skin, you are once again immersed in the world of the human body for dissection.
At this time, it is very important to always be aware that the deceased's body is not simply an object for dissection, but a human being.
---From "From anatomy to human"

We, living in modern times, know that blood circulates through the body.
But Galen, despite seeing the same heart and blood vessels as us, thought very differently.
When performing an anatomy, you can see arteries, veins, and nerves, but Galen thought that they were not tubes that carried blood and circulated it throughout the body, but rather tubes that carried different types of fluids.
Just as objects that are attached to each other transmit vibrations and wires conduct electricity, it was believed that the soul was transmitted through bodily fluids if the tubes were connected within the body.
But why did Galen believe that arterial blood contained a soul? He believed that palpating an artery would reveal a pulsating pulse, which he considered evidence of a soul.
And it was believed that a part of the arterial blood was connected to the lower part of the brain, and that from the lower part of the brain, external spirits entering through the nose produced a neural fluid that performed intellectual functions.
And it was thought that the neural fluid stayed in the empty space inside the brain, preparing the brain to function, and at the same time, it was transmitted to the whole body through the peripheral nerves, allowing for free movement and sensation.
The human body system conceived by Galen is a system so excellent that it can be believed without thinking, as it incorporates anatomical findings in general.

---From "Ancient Roman Anatomists"

The human neck is thin and has to support a heavy head, so it easily becomes tired and can cause shoulder stiffness.
So, what if the neck were encased in a thick, rigid skeletal container, capable of supporting the heavy head? If the neck were fixed in place like the three skeletal containers mentioned above, unable to move, it would be impossible to turn around when called from behind.
Of course, you can turn your whole body to look behind you, but not being able to move your neck is more uncomfortable than you might think.
The more serious part is the stomach.
If the skeletal vessel surrounds the stomach, not only can the intestines not move, but the body cannot turn over while sleeping.
This is because tossing and turning while sleeping requires turning the upper and lower body to change the direction of the body.
Also, if you can't move your stomach, you won't be able to get out of bed after sleeping.
You cannot lie on your back and get up without bending over.
In this way, our body has a functional form that allows us to lead a comfortable daily life.

---From "Our bodies are different from what we think"