Human Anatomy and Physiology

by Marieb, Elaine Nicpon

• ISBN13: 9780805349894
• ISBN10: 0805349898
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Elaine Marieb's engaging writing style and meticulous attention to the learning needs of students continue to be hallmarks of this market-leading text. The author not only reports the latest research and advancements in the field, she does so with a sense of fascination and encouragement. Every chapter has been scrutinized with the goal of helping students understand core concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations. In addition, the text and supplements package offers a convenient, integrated learning system. For example, new end-of-chapter Learning with Technology sections make using CD-ROM and Internet resources easier than ever.

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE Organization of the Body
The Human Body: An Orientation	2	(24)
An Overview of Anatomy and Physiology	3	(1)
Levels of Structural Organization	4	(4)
Maintaining Life	8	(2)
Homeostasis	10	(4)
The Language of Anatomy	14	(6)
A Closer Look Medical Imaging: Illuminating the Body	20	(6)
Chemistry Comes Alive	26	(38)
Basic Chemistry	27	(1)
Definition of Concepts: Matter and Energy	27	(1)
Composition of Matter: Atoms and Elements	28	(4)
How Matter is Combined: Molecules and Mixtures	32	(1)
Chemical Bonds	33	(5)
Chemical Reactions	38	(3)
Biochemistry	41	(1)
Inorganic Compounds	41	(4)
Organic Compounds	45	(12)
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)	57	(2)
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)	59	(5)
Cells: The Living Units	64	(50)
Overview of the Cellular Basis of Life	65	(3)
The Fluid Membrane: Structure	68	(3)
The Plasma Membrane: Functions	71	(12)
The Cytoplasm	83	(11)
The Nucleus	94	(3)
Cell Growth and Reproduction	97	(11)
Extracellular Materials	108	(1)
Developmental Aspects of Cells	108
A Closer Look Tensegrity: The Cell's Architect	93	(21)
Tissue: The Living Fabric	114	(34)
Epithelial Tissue	115	(9)
Connective Tissue	124	(10)
Epithelial Membranes: Coverings and Linings	134	(3)
Nervous Tissue	137	(1)
Muscle Tissue	138	(1)
Tissue Repair	138	(6)
Developmental Aspects of Tissues	144
A Closer Look Cancer---The Intimate Enemy	142	(6)
UNIT TWO Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body
The Integumentary System	148	(24)
The Skin	149	(7)
Appendages of the Skin	156	(5)
Functions of the Integumentary System	161	(2)
Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin	163	(2)
Developmental Aspects of the Integumentary System	165
A Closer Look Illuminating the Skin	151	(15)
Making Connections	166	(6)
Bones and Skeletal Tissues	172	(26)
Skeletal Cartilages	173	(1)
Classification of Bones	174	(2)
Functions of Bones	176	(1)
Bone Structure	176	(5)
Bone Development	181	(3)
Bone Homeostasis: Remodeling and Repair	184	(5)
Homeostatic Imbalances of Bone	189	(5)
Developmental Aspects of Bones: Timing of Events	194
A Closer Look Them Bones, Them Bones Goin' to Walk Around--Clinical Advances in Bone Repair	191	(1)
Making Connections	192	(6)
The Skeleton	198	(50)
The Axial Skeleton	199	(1)
The Skull	199	(16)
The Vertebral Column	215	(8)
The Bony Thorax	223	(1)
The Appendicular Skeleton	224	(1)
The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle	224	(5)
The Upper Limb	229	(4)
The Pelvic (Hip) Girdle	233	(4)
The Lower Limb	237	(6)
Developmental Aspects of the Skeleton	243	(5)
Joints	248	(24)
Classification of Joints	249	(1)
Fibrous Joints	249	(2)
Cartilaginous Joints	251	(1)
Synovial Joints	251	(17)
Homeostatic Imbalances of Joints	268	(4)
Developmental Aspects of Joints	272
A Closer Look Joints: From Knights in Shining Armor to Bionic Man	271	(1)
Muscles and Muscle Tissue	272	(50)
Overview of Muscle Tissues	277	(1)
Skeletal Muscle	278	(28)
Smooth Muscle	306	(7)
Developmental Aspects of Muscles	313	(1)
A Closer Look Athletes Looking Good and Doing Better with Anabolic Steroids?	314	(2)
Making Connections	316	(6)
The Muscular System	322	(64)
Interactions of Skeletal Muscles in the Body	323	(1)
Naming Skeletal Muscles	323	(1)
Muscle Mechanics: Importance of Fascicle Arrangement and Leverage	324	(6)
Major Skeletal Muscles of the Body	330	(56)
Muscles of the Head, Part I: Facial Expression	333	(3)
Muscles of the Head, Part II: Mastication and Tongue Movement	336	(2)
Muscles of the Anterior Neck and Throat: Swallowing	338	(2)
Muscles of the Neck and Vertebral Column: Head and Trunk Movements	340	(4)
Muscles of the Thorax: Breathing	344	(2)
Muscles of the Abdominal Wall: Trunk Movements and Compression of Abdominal Viscera	346	(2)
Muscles of the Pelvic Floor and Perineum: Support of Abdominopelvic Organs	348	(2)
Superficial Muscles of the Anterior and Posterior Thorax: Movements of the Scapula	350	(2)
Muscles Crossing the Shoulder Joint: Movements of the Arm	352	(3)
Muscles Crossing the Elbow Joint: Flexion and Extension of the Forearm	355	(1)
Muscles of the Forearm: Movements of the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers	356	(4)
Summary of the Actions of Muscles Acting on the Arm, Forearm, and Hand	360	(2)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand: Fine Movements of the Fingers	362	(3)
Muscles Crossing the Hip and Knee Joints: Movements of the Thigh and Leg	365	(6)
Muscles of the Leg: Movements of the Ankle and Toe	371	(6)
Summary of Actions of Muscles Acting on the Thigh, Leg, and Foot	377	(2)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: Toe Movement and Arch Support	379	(7)
UNIT THREE Regulation and Integration of the Body
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue	386	(42)
Organization of the Nervous System	387	(1)
Histology of Nervous Tissue	388	(8)
Neurophysiology	396	(23)
Basic Concepts of Neural Integration	419	(3)
Developmental Aspects of Neurons	422	(20)
A Closer Look Pleasure Me, Pleasure Me!	442
The Central Nervous System	428	(46)
The Brain	429	(32)
The Spinal Cord	461	(6)
Diagnostic Procedures for Assessing CNS Dysfunction	467	(1)
Developmental Aspects of the Central Nervous System	468
A Closer Look Degenerative Brain Diseases-Neuronal Wreckage	458	(16)
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity	474	(38)
Overview of the Peripheral Nervous System	475	(8)
Cranial Nerves	483	(8)
Spinal Nerves	491	(11)
Reflex Activity	502	(6)
Developmental Aspects of the Peripheral Nervous System	508
A Closer Look Pain: Sound the Alarm, But Pain Me Not!	478	(34)
The Autonomic Nervous System	512	(18)
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System	513	(3)
Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System	516	(7)
Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System	523	(5)
Homeostatic Imbalances of the Autonomic Nervous System	528	(1)
Developmental Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System	529	(1)
Making Connections	530