Kemnitz C., Jenkins G., Tortora G. Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life

2009, 1040 pages.
The second edition is designed to help allied health professionals keep their focus, make connections, and improve their overall understanding of the anatomy and physiology they need to succeed in the field. Each chapter is written and developed into manageable modules of content that place a conceptual order on the facts and terminology. Relevant clinical stories draw readers in, keep them connected to the content and provide the platform for developing critical thinking skills. The focused narrative is accompanied by outstanding illustrations that help allied health professionals learn key concepts.Proloque
An Introduction to the Human Body
The Chemical Level of Organization
The Cellular Level of Organization
The Tissue Level of OrganizationBody Systems
The Integumentary System
Introduction to the Skeletal System
The Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
Articulations
Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System
Introduction to the Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System
The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive Systems and DevelopmentEpilogue
Appendix A. Measurements
Appendix B. Periodic Table
Appendix C. Answers to Checkpoint QuestionsCredits