Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology

by Shier, David

• ISBN13: 9780697341938
• ISBN10: 0697341933
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: BROWN WM C CO PUBLISHERS

Summary

Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology assumes no prior science knowledge. The text supports main concepts with clinical applications, making them more relevant to students pursuing careers in the allied health field. The learning aids throughout the text, along with the reader-friendly writing style, create a highly-effective learning system for understanding the concepts of anatomy and physiology.

Table of Contents

Contents	vii
List of Clinical Applications	xxi
Preface	xxiii
Correlation Guides	xxix
Unit One Levels of Organization	1	(159)
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	1	(35)
Chemical Basis of Life	36	(23)
Cells	59	(42)
Cellular Metabolism	101	(34)
Tissues	135	(25)
Unit Two Support and Movement	160	(183)
Skin and the Integumentary System	160	(24)
Skeletal System	184	(72)
Joints of the Skeletal System	256	(25)
Muscular System	281	(62)
Unit Three Integration and Coordination	343	(177)
Nervous System I: Basic Structure and Function	343	(31)
Nervous System II: Divisions of the Nervous System	374	(57)
Somatic and Special Senses	431	(48)
Endocrine System	479	(41)
Unit Four Transport	520	(135)
Blood	520	(33)
Cardiovascular System	553	(67)
Lymphatic System and Immunity	620	(35)
Unit Five Absorption and Excretion	655	(180)
Digestive System	655	(48)
Nutrition and Metabolism	703	(35)
Respiratory System	738	(40)
Urinary System	778	(35)
Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	813	(22)
Unit Six The Human Life Cycle	835	(151)
Reproductive Systems	835	(56)
Human Growth and Development	891	(37)
Genetics	928	(58)
Appendices	986	(7)
Glossary	993	(26)
Credits	1019	(4)
Index	1023