Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

by Scanlon, Valerie C.; Sanders, Tina

• ISBN13: 9780803622562
• ISBN10: 0803622562
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-01
• Publisher: F A Davis Co

Summary

Leading the way for 20 years with unsurpassed clarity, content, and completeness.

Fun to teach and easy to study, this popular text delivers a clear, concise presentation of must-know content with an superb art program, complete with the textual and electronic learning tools that assure mastery. Through five editions, it has led the way with exactly what students need to begin their educations with a firm foundation in anatomy and physiology.

Now in its 6th Edition, you ll find even more of what students need to meet the challenges of health care today. Scanlon delivers classroom-ready learning for nursing and allied health students in a variety of disciplines.

Key Features:

-Flexible presentation of content makes the text suitable for any course.

-Highly detailed anatomy photographs and full-color illustrations enhance visual learning.

-Clinical application boxes put theory into action.

-Extensive microbiology tables reinforce the text.

-The wealth of pedagogical features includes chapter outlines • student objectives • new and related clinical terminology (with pronunciations) • study outlines • review questions and "For Further Thought" discussion topics • and a comprehensive glossary.

Table of Contents

Organization and General Plan of the Body Some Basic Chemistry Cells Tissues and Membranes The Integumentary System The Skeletal System The Muscular System The Nervous System The Senses The Endocrine System Blood The Heart The Vascular System The Lymphatic System and Immunity The Respiratory System The Digestive System Body Temperature and Metabolism The Urinary System Fluid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance The Reproductive Systems Human Development and Genetics An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease Appendices Glossary