Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Functionatells a story comprised of many layers, including core science, clinical applications, the history of medicine, and evolution of the human body. Saladin combines this humanistic perspective on anatomy and physiology with vibrant photos and art to convey the beauty and excitement of the subject. To help students manage the tremendous amount of information in this introductory course, the narrative is broken into short segments, each framed by expected learning outcomes and self-testing review questions.
PART ONE- ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY 1 Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology -ATLAS A General Orientation to Human Anatomy 2 The Chemistry of Life 3 Cellular Form and Function 4 Genes and Cellular Function 5 The Human Tissues PART TWO- SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT 6 The Integumentary System 7 Bone Tissue 8 The Skeletal System 9 Joints 10 The Muscular System -ATLAS B Regional and Surface Anatomy 11 Muscular Tissue PART THREE- INTERNAL COORDINATION AND CONTROL 12 Nervous Tissue 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves 15 The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes 16 Sense Organs 17 The Endocrine System PART FOUR- CIRCULATION AND DEFENSE 18 The Circulatory System: Blood 19 The Circulatory System: Heart 20 The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 21 The Lymphoid and Immune Systems PART FIVE- INTAKE AND OUTPUT 22 The Respiratory System 23 The Urinary System 24 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 25 The Digestive System 26 Nutrition and Metabolism PART SIX-REPRODUCTION AND THE LIFE CYCLE 27 The Male Reproductive System 28 The Female Reproductive System 29 Human Development and Aging APPENDIX A: Answer Keys APPENDIX B: Symbols, Weights, and Measures APPENDIX C: Periodic Table of the Elements APPENDIX D: The Genetic Code and Amino Acids APPENDIX E: Medical Word Roots and Affixes
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