In this authoritative textbook, Horace Jayne provides a thorough grounding in the principles of mammalian anatomy, with a particular focus on its relevance for the study of human and comparative anatomy. Through detailed illustrations and clear explanations, Jayne demonstrates how the structures and functions of mammals are essential for understanding the broader biological and evolutionary context of human anatomy. This edition of the book includes updated material to reflect recent advances in the field and to make the text accessible to students and researchers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.