The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity Considered from the Standpoint of Development and Comparative Anatomy

"The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal Cavity" by George S. Huntington is a scientific exploration of the human abdominal cavity, with a key focus on the peritoneum. The book uses the approaches of development and comparative anatomy to shed light on the human body. Huntington's early 20th century publication tries to bring together the study of embryos and adult anatomy together to get a better understanding of structure and function. The book begins with a discussion of using the study of embryos and comparative anatomy to explain confusing parts of the adult human body. Huntington introduces the book's arrangement and underlines how important it is to understand how embryos develop in lower vertebrates in order to understand adult anatomy. The author prepares the reader for an in-depth look at different parts of the abdominal anatomy, placing emphasis on the peritoneum and how it affects both construction and function.