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9780321769374

Visual Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package

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  • ISBN13:

    9780321769374

  • ISBN10:

    0321769376

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Package
  • Copyright: 2011-02-09
  • Publisher: Pearson
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List Price: $292.33

Summary

Visual Anatomy & Physiologycombines a visual approach with a modular organization and frequent practice. Martini and Ober deliver an easy-to-use and time-efficient book that uniquely meets the needs of today#x19;s students-without sacrificing the coverage of A&P topics required for careers in nursing and other allied health professions. #xA0; Package Components: MasteringA&P" Martini#x19;s Atlas of the Human Body Interactive Physiology#xAE; 10-System Suite (IP-10) CD-ROM

Author Biography

Frederic (“Ric”) H. Martini received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in comparative and functional anatomy for work on the pathophysiology of stress. He is currently an affiliated faculty member of the University of Hawaii. Martini is a President Emeritus of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) after serving as President-elect, President, and Past-president over 2004-2007. Martini's other Pearson titles include:

  • Martini/Nath/Bartholomew, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
  • Martini/Nath, Anatomy & Physiology
  • Martini/Timmons/Tallitsch, Human Anatomy
  • Martini/Bartholomew, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

William C. Ober received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University and his M.D. from the University of Virginia. While in medical school, he also studied in the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. After graduation, Ober completed a residency in Family Practice and later was on the faculty at the University of Virginia in the Department of Family Medicine. He is currently an Affiliate Professor of Biology at Washington and Lee University and is part of the Core Faculty at Shoals Marine Laboratory, where he teaches Biological Illustration every summer. Ober has illustrated every Martini book in every edition.

 

Judi L. Nath is a biology professor at Lourdes College, where she teaches anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology.  She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. She is a multiple recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award, granted by the college to recognize her effective teaching, scholarship, and community service. She is active in many professional organizations, notably the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS), where she has served several terms on the board of directors. 

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

2. Chemical Level of Organization

3. Cellular Level of Organization

4. Tissue Level of Organization

5. The Integumentary System

6. Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

7. The Skeleton

8. Articulations

9. Skeletal Muscle Tissue

10. The Muscular System

11. Neural Tissue

12. The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

13. The Brain and Cranial Nerves

14. The Autonomic Nervous System

15. The Special Senses

16. The Endocrine System

17. Blood and Blood Vessels

18. The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

19. The Lymphatic System and Immunity

20. The Respiratory System

21. The Digestive System

22. Metabolism and Energetics

23. The Urinary System

24. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

25. The Reproductive System

26. Development and Inheritance

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