Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology 17th Edition

Anatomy & Physiology is an accurate, up-to-date introductory text on human form and function. It presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood conversational writing style; it focuses on concepts rather than just descriptions to help students unify information. Critical thinking learning opportunities are integrated throughout. The text uses a "big picture" theme of body function and also explains the body's homeostatic regulation. Many pedagogical features and hundreds of 4-color illustrations enhance the narrative. New illustrations have been added to the 5 th edition. Revised Career Choices boxes end each unit, and current topics (such as anthrax and the human genome project) are addressed in feature boxes.

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 Transportation and Defense

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

Mini-Atlas of Human Anatomy

Appendixes

A Metric Measurements and Their Equivalents
B Determining the Potential Osmotic Pressure of a Solution
C Clinical and Laboratory Values
D Conversion Factors to International System of Units (SI Units)
NEW E Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Glossary
Photo/Illustration Credits
Index