Full Description
This updated, student-centric revision of Essentials of Anatomy& Physiology is written in a clear and concise manner to help students from all backgrounds prepare for a career in the allied health professions. The eighth edition simplifies the complexities of anatomy and physiology in ways that enhance understanding without diluting the essentials of the subject matter. The sequence of chapters and content within each chapter progresses from simple to complex. Chapters covering an organ system begin with anatomy to ensure students are well prepared to understand the physiology that follows. Each system chapter concludes with a brief consideration of common disorders the student may encounter in the clinical setting.
Contents
Part 1 Organization of the Body1. Introduction to the Human Body2. Chemicals of Life3. Cell4. Tissues and MembranesPart 2 Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body5. Integumentary System6. Skeletal System7. Muscular SystemPart 3 Integration and Control8. Nervous System9. Senses10. Endocrine SystemPart 4 Maintenance of the Body11. Blood12. Cardiovascular System13. Lymphoid System and Defenses Against Disease14. Respiratory System15. Digestive System16. Urinary SystemPart 5 Reproduction17. Reproductive System18. Development, Pregnancy, and Genetics
