Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology

by Thibodeau, Gary A.; Patton, Kevin T.

• ISBN13: 9780323039826
• ISBN10: 0323039820
• Edition: 18th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-09
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

A thorough introductory text on human form and function, this text presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood, conversational writing style. Focusing on concepts rather than descriptions, the text uses a big picture theme of body function and also explains the bodys homeostatic regulation. For the first time, the textbook includes an electronic version of the text via an attached CD-ROM and learning resources from A&P Online with animations by body system, images, an electronic coloring book, interactive exercises, and more.

Table of Contents

The body as a whole	p. 1
Organization of the body	p. 5
The chemical basis of life	p. 37
Anatomy of cells	p. 77
Physiology of cells	p. 103
Tissues	p. 145
Support and movement	p. 193
Skin and its appendages	p. 195
Skeletal tissues	p. 229
Skeletal system	p. 255
Articulations	p. 311
Anatomy of the muscular system	p. 347
Physiology of the muscular system	p. 395
Communication, control, and integration	p. 429
Nervous system cells	p. 431
Central nervous system	p. 471
Peripheral nervous system	p. 515
Sense organs	p. 553
Endocrine system	p. 593
Transportation and defense	p. 645
Blood	p. 647
Anatomy of the cardiovascular system	p. 677
Physiology of the cardiovascular system	p. 733
Lymphatic system	p. 779
Immune system	p. 801
Stress	p. 839
Respiration, nutrition, and excretion	p. 853
Anatomy of the respiratory system	p. 855
Physiology of the respiratory system	p. 883
Anatomy of the digestive system	p. 925
Physiology of the digestive system	p. 961
Nutrition and metabolism	p. 993
Urinary system	p. 1033
Fluid and electrolyte balance	p. 1067
Acid-base balance	p. 1089
Reproduction and development	p. 1107
Male reproductive system	p. 1109
Female reproductive system	p. 1129
Growth and development	p. 1161
Genetics and heredity	p. 1199
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