The human being as a non-anatomical and non-zoological entity. The emphasis is on
the philosophical or artistic treatment of the human being, and includes lay and social
attitudes toward the body in history. (From J. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)
Note publique d''information :
Parts of the human body viewed from a philosophical or social perspective
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
the human body as a whole, viewed from an artistic, cultural, historical, or social
perspective