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New edition of a text that introduces the specialized terms and basic concepts and principles needed to understand human anatomy and physiology. The 20 chapters discuss the chemical and tissue levels of organization; cell structure and function; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems; the general and special senses; blood; the heart; blood vessels and circulation; nutrition and metabolism; and development and inheritance. The included CD-ROM contains visual tools, 3-D animations, tutorials, interactive clinical case studies, and an audio glossary. Generously illustrated in color. Oversize: 9.25x11.Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Author is self-employed in Haiku, HI. Undergraduate textbook covering the terminology, basic concepts, and principles of anatomy and physiology. For allied health students. Each chapter has an outline and objectives, vocabulary, chapter review, summary outline, review questions and answers. Color illustrations. Previous edition: 1997. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Synopsis
For a one semester or one to two quarter course for freshmen/sophomores in allied health, biology, PE or general studies. It provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief text. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. Innovative pedagogical elements and a tightly-integrated supplements package make this new edition an excellent choice for brief A&P courses. - NEW - Art program has been carefully revised to present material at the appropriate level. - NEW - Concept check questions have been added to each system and keyed to the System Integrator chart. - NEW - MediaLabs have been added to each chapter. - NEW - Applications Manual - Provides a wealth of additional clinical, however, it is now strictly optional. The Applications Manual is sold separately, or available free when shrink wrapped with Essentials, 3/e. - NEW - The Martini Interactive CD ROM is packaged free with each new copy of the text. - NEW - More clinical information has been added in the form of a list of Relevant Clinical Terms. - NEW - The total number of chapters have been reduced from 21 to 20 - Previously, the nervous system was spilt into 2 chapters, now it is only one chapter. - Text-specific Companion Website is expanded as an on-line study guide - For every chapter, students have access to a variety of self-grading questions: multiple choice, labeling, matching, and more. In addition, there are concept map exercises and hot-links to relevant Websites around the world. An on-line glossary is also included. - Superior illustration program - Featuring award-winning illustrations by Bill Ober. The illustrations are large, clear and easy to study from. - Macro-to-micro illustrations - Provides excellent visual support. - Clinical applications - Presented in three flexible formats. Clinical Discussions are integrated throughout each chapter and include applications relevant to the preceding text. Clinical Notes are in separate boxes and are extended discussions of major clinical disorders and diagnostic procedures. Applications Manual is a separate manual featuring more detailed discussions and supplementary photographs of clinical topics. - Concept Check Questions & Concept Links. - Figure Reference Locators - Red dots which appear next to all figure call-outs and function as visual placeholders.

Book Info
Author is self-employed in Haiku, HI. Undergraduate textbook covering the terminology, basic concepts, and principles of anatomy and physiology. For allied health students. Each chapter has an outline and objectives, vocabulary, chapter review, summary outline, review questions and answers. Color illustrations. Previous edition: 1997. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics
A one semester/one quarter Anatomy and Physiology text for students in allied health, physical education and other programs requiring an overview of the human body's systems. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover
This text provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. An emphasis on the following topics: chemistry, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system. For anyone interested in Anatomy and Physiology.