Essentials of human anatomy and physiology / Elaine N. Marieb

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The human body : an orientation -- Basic chemistry -- Cells and tissues -- Skin and body membranes -- The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system -- Special senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system and body defenses -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system and body metabolism -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system.

Now in its Tenth Edition, Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology continues to set the standard for short-course A&P texts. Its dramatically updated art program, more streamlined presentation of material, and integration of chapter objectives will help you better visualize and understand the structure and function of the human body. Elaine Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy & physiology to your life and future career. The book clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overwhelming. Elaine Marieb wrote this book specifically for the one-semester course and continues to carefully select a range of material that proves just right for the shorter course. New information on hot topics like the HPV Vaccine, Infantile Polycystic Kidney disease, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) draws students into the material. With her clear and friendly writing style and meaningful analogies, Elaine Marieb emphasizes the relevance of anatomy & physiology to students' lives and future careers. New clinical photos in the homeostatic imbalance feature help students visualize diseases and disorders, and new integrated Concept Links help students make connections across topics and body systems.