Primate Anatomy

Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates, 4th Edition delivers a detailed reference examining primate taxonomy, anatomical structures, physiological processes, and genomics across living species, including humans. Published by Academic Press as a 592-page volume, this text establishes an empirical baseline to support advanced comparative research across physical anthropology, vertebrate anatomy, and evolutionary biology.

The coverage progresses through major anatomical systems, analyzing primate skulls, brain organization, and dental structures before examining postcranial skeletons and muscle groups. Dedicated sections detail sense organs, internal viscera, early primate development, placentation, reproductive organs, and growth, complemented by comparative analyses of chromosomes and blood groups.

By linking physical anatomical systems with molecular primatology and primate genomics, the reference connects classic structural observations with contemporary genetic findings. It provides reliable reference value for graduate students, conservationists, and naturalists investigating nonhuman primate traits alongside human structural variation across research and academic settings.