Principles of Anatomy and PhysiologyThe phenomenally successful Principles of Anatomy and Physiology continues to set the discipline standard with the 15th edition. Designed for the 2-semester anatomy and physiology course, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology combines exceptional content and outstanding visuals for a rich and comprehensive classroom experience. Enhanced for a digital delivery, the 15th edition, gives students the ability to learn and explore anatomy and physiology both inside and outside of the classroom. |
Contents
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28 | |
3 The Cellular Level of Organization | 60 |
4 The Tissue Level of Organization | 106 |
5 The Integumentary System | 144 |
Bone Tissue | 171 |
The Axial Skeleton | 194 |
The Appendicular Skeleton | 234 |
The Blood | 668 |
The Heart | 695 |
Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics | 737 |
22 The Lymphatic System and Immunity | 808 |
23 The Respiratory System | 850 |
24 The Digestive System | 898 |
25 Metabolism and Nutrition | 953 |
26 The Urinary System | 993 |
9 Joints | 260 |
10 Muscular Tissue | 293 |
11 The Muscular System | 330 |
12 Nervous Tissue | 403 |
13 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves | 446 |
14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves | 477 |
15 The Autonomic Nervous System | 526 |
16 Sensory Motor and Integrative Systems | 548 |
17 The Special Senses | 576 |
18 The Endocrine System | 622 |
27 Fluid Electrolyte and AcidBase Homeostasis | 1036 |
28 The Reproductive Systems | 1055 |
29 Development and Inheritance | 1107 |
APPENDIX A Measurements | E-1 |
APPENDIX B Periodic Table | E-3 |
APPENDIX C Normal Values for Selected Blood Tests | E-4 |
GLOSSARY | G-1 |
INDEX | I-1 |
EULA | I-33 |
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Tortora's Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Gerard J. Tortora,Bryan H. Derrickson No preview available - 2017 |
Common terms and phrases
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