STUDIES IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGY

This is a study and re-interpretation of the ancient Egyptian anatomical terms with chapters concentrating on those concerned with the head and limbs, the torso, the chest and the abdomen and pelvis. A lexicon and glossary of ancient Egyptian anatomical terms are included.

James H. Walker was a physician who studied Egyptology for many years.

369pp. A5; pb 803 7 (1997) ACE Studies 4 $90 / £40

CONTENTS Introductory Comments Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Part A: General and Generic Terms Part B: Head and Limbs Part C: Torso Part D: Chest Part E: Abdomen and Pelvis Part F: Conclusions Appendixes Bibliography

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"Dr Walker's most important contribution in this book is to bring a welcome degree of precision into the field of Egyptian anatomical terms." Discussions in Egyptology

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