Overview

For years, ""Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology"" has been known for its unbeatable student-friendly writing style and ""big picture"" approach to A&P. And now, with a visually oriented design and an exceptional array of electronic resources to explain how the body works, the new 19th edition helps students get A&P like no other textbook.

Full Product Details

Author:   Gary A. Thibodeau ,  Dr. Kevin T. Patton, Ph.D.
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   19th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 24.10cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   2.767kg
ISBN:  

9780323055390

ISBN 10:   0323055397
Pages:   1224
Publication Date:   01 January 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

UNIT ONE: The Body as a Whole Introduction: Seeing the Big Picture 1 Organization of the Body 2 The Chemical Basis of Life 3 Anatomy of Cells 4 Physiology of Cells 5 Tissues UNIT TWO: Support and Movement 6 Skin and its Appendages 7 Skeletal Tissues 8 Skeletal System 9 Articulations 10 Anatomy of the Muscular System 11 Physiology of the Muscular System UNIT THREE: Communication, Control, and Integration 12 Nervous System Cells 13 Central Nervous System 14 Peripheral Nervous System 15 Sense Organs 16 Endocrine System UNIT FOUR: Transportation and Defense 17 Blood 18 Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System 19 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 20 Lymphatic System 21 Immune System 22 Stress UNIT FIVE: Respiration, Nutrition, and Excretion 23 Anatomy of the Respiratory System 24 Physiology of the Respiratory System 25 Anatomy of the Digestive System 26 Physiology of the Respiratory System 27 Nutrition and Metabolism 28 The Urinary System 29 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 30 Acid-Base Balance UNIT SIX: Reproduction and Development 31 Male Reproductive System 32 Female Reproductive System 33 Growth and Development 34 Genetics and Heredity Glossary Photo/Illustration Credits Index

Reviews

<p> This is an exceptionally well presented and approachable anatomy and physiology text. It's highly visual and clear style helps to clarify complex and difficult material. The quality of the pictures and diagrams is excellent...This is an outstanding resource. <p>Nursing Standard, 5 May 2010

Author Information

Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY

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