Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Manual

by Marieb, Elaine N.

• ISBN13: 9780805353976
• ISBN10: 0805353976
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2002-07-09
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Summary

Award-winning author Elaine N. Marieb brings her unique understanding of readers' specific needs to this popular book. Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overly detailed. For instructors and students, or anyone interested in anatomy and physiology.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
HUMAN BODY AND ORIENTATION
The Language of Anatomy	1	(6)
Organ Systems Overview	7	(8)
THE CELL
The Cell-Anatomy and Division	15	(6)
Cell Membrane Transport Mechanisms	21	(6)
BASIC TISSUES AND THE SKIN
Classification of Tissues	27	(14)
The Skin (Integumentary System)	41	(8)
THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Overview of the Skeleton	49	(6)
The Axial Skeleton	55	(12)
The Appendicular Skeleton	67	(10)
Joints and Body Movements	77	(6)
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Structure of Skeletal Muscle	83	(6)
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System	89	(14)
REGULATORY SYSTEMS: NEURAL AND ENDOCRINE
Neuron Anatomy and Physiology	103	(8)
Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves	111	(14)
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves	125	(8)
Human Reflex Physiology	133	(4)
The Special Senses	137	(18)
Anatomy and Basic Function of the Endocrine Glands	155	(6)
THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Blood	161	(10)
Anatomy of the Heart	171	(8)
Anatomy of Blood Vessels	179	(14)
Human Cardiovascular Physiology-Blood Pressure and Pulse Determinations	193	(8)
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Anatomy of the Respiratory System	201	(6)
Respiratory System Physiology	207	(6)
OTHER MAJOR SYSTEMS
Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System	213	(14)
Functional Anatomy of the Urinary System	227	(8)
Anatomy of the Reproductive System	235	(6)
Review Sheets	241	(122)
Histology Atlas	363	(8)
Appendix A: The Microscope	371	(8)
Appendix B: The Metric System	379	(2)
Credits	381	(2)
Index	383