I came across a great book on anatomy and yoga! They will also give you an amazing free poster when you purchase. It’s written by an orthopedic surgeon and has over 500 detailed full color illustrations.
Check it out Bandha Yoga: Scientific Keys to Unlock the Practice of Hatha Yoga
I have this book and it’s really fantastic.
I looked at this online using the link provided.
On first glance it looks very interesting. I will more than likely buy it though I think its price is too high.
Maybe after a good look I’ll have more to say about it.
One of my concerns with anatomy is that it can be taken too far (as can incense, or candles, or music, for that matter). We can become so focused on anatomy that it interferes with the practice. For most practitioners I wonder how important it is to know what muscle is the agonist to what other muscle. And my second concern is whether these images reflect all of the actions of the pose. If they do not then it’s fertile ground for a student to use the book as it’s only teacher and miss some of the engagement of the pose.
But this shall be revealed once I look through it. It looks amazing.
I’m building up some basic understanding of a human body. This book mostely presents the muscles. Very clear and sistematic. It’s equiped with lots of photos so it is easy to visualise. Also other details.
No I would or could not learn poses from this book. Was indeed expensive but it fulfilled my expectations.
I haven’t read the book either. Hopefully, I’ll get to soon.
As far as anatomy is concerned, I think it is more helpful for a teacher than a student of Yoga. Like has already been said, anatomy doesn’t help do poses mostly. However, individual students may be interested in the anatomy behind certain poses and techniques, which is why it’d be good for a Yoga teacher to know, so the teacher can explain them.
My first yoga book was by Jess Stern: Yoga, Youth and Reincarnation. I reject the reincarnation part.
I don’t reject reincarnation, even though I am a christian. I don’t want to argue at all, but I just feel that if you have the courage to let us know your opinion/conviction so openly, why should I not do the same. 
I respect your opinion. I was a convinced atheist fifteen years ago, (not that I’d imply that your are one, I don’t know that) I think it is as good as a start for a spiritual journey as any other belief.