This edition of the Handbook aims to meet the requirements of students of courses in medical and dental sciences, homeopathy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and alternative medicine, who are newly admitted to their respective professional colleges. It thoroughly introduces the reader to the basics of human anatomy and anatomic terminology along with various structures which constitute the human body. As teaching of general anatomy lays down the foundation of the subjects of medicine and surgery with their allied counterparts, the text has been written in a simple and comprehensive language.