Loose Leaf Version for Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology

by Longenbaker, Susannah

• ISBN13: 9780077793180
• ISBN10: 0077793188
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781259636318
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2013-01-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary

Renowned for her effective learning systems, respected author Sylvia Mader has helped thousands of entry-level students understand and enjoy the principles of human anatomy and physiology. Beginning with the sixth edition, Susannah Longenbaker has been building on Dr. Mader's format and engaging writing style while adding her own personal touch to this successful title. The writing is clear, direct and user-friendly, and enriched with new clinical information, terminology and classroom-tested features such as "Focus on Forensics" readings and in-text "Content Check-Up" questions. Drawing on over twenty years of teaching experience, Sue Longenbaker writes for the next generation of students that will learn anatomy and physiology from this classic textbook.

Table of Contents

Part I Human Organization

1. Organization of the Body

2. Chemistry of Life

3. Cell Structure and Function

4. Body Tissues and Membranes

Part II Support, Movement, and Protection

5. The Integumentary System

6. The Skeletal System

7. The Muscular System

Part III Integration and Coordination

8. The Nervous System

9. The Sensory System

10. The Endocrine System

Part IV Maintenance of the Body

11. Blood

12. The Circulatory System

13. The Lymphatic System and Body Defense

14. The Respiratory System

15. The Digestive System

16. The Urinary System and Excretion

Part V Reproduction and Development

17. The Reproductive System

18. Human Development and Birth

19. Human Genetics

Appendix A Reference Figures: The Human Organism

Appendix B Understanding Medical Terminology