Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body

by Cohen, Barbara Janson; Wood, Dena Lin

• ISBN13: 9780781724388
• ISBN10: 0781724384
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-07
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This abridged version of Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease includes information on normal anatomy and physiology. New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program that will engage students and better help them learn anatomy. New content includes "Word Derivations" sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, "Health Professions" boxes that provide information on the various health careers for which students may be training, and new types of end-of chapter questions. A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included. Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are also available. LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text. Please visit http: //connection.lww.com/liveadvise for more information.

Table of Contents

Unit I. The Body as a Whole	1	(63)
Organization of the Human Body	2	(12)
Chemistry, Matter, and Life	14	(12)
Cells and Their Functions	26	(14)
Tissues, Glands, and Membranes	40	(14)
The Skin	54	(9)
Unit II. Movement and Support	63	(46)
The Skeleton: Bones and Joints	64	(26)
The Muscular System	90	(19)
Unit III. Coordination and Control	109	(70)
The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves	110	(20)
The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves	130	(16)
The Sensory System	146	(18)
The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones	164	(15)
Unit IV. Circulation and Body Defense	179	(66)
The Blood	180	(14)
The Heart	194	(14)
Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation	208	(20)
The Lymphatic System and Immunity	228	(17)
Unit V. Energy: Supply and Use	245	(66)
Respiration	246	(14)
Digestion	260	(18)
Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature	278	(14)
The Urinary System and Body Fluids	292	(19)
Unit VI. Perpetuating Life	311	(35)
The Male and Female Reproductive Systems	312	(18)
Development and Heredity	330	(16)
Suggestions for Further Study	346	(1)
Glossary	347	(14)
Biologic Terminology	361	(4)
Appendices	365	(2)
Index	367