Anatomy & Physiology (includes Brief Atlas and Quick Guide)

Updated content reflects more accurately the diverse spectrum of humanity. This mainly includes art/ills of people of various cultures, cultural variations with facial features, skin tones and more female representationAll content throughout coordinates with the HAPS learning outcomesConversational, storytelling writing style breaks down information into brief chapters and chunks of information, making it easier to understand concepts1,400 full-color photographs and drawings bring difficult A&P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledgeUNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies allow you to peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert showing the male and female human body along several planesThe Big Picture and Cycle of Life sections in each chapter help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and developmentInteresting sidebars include boxed features such as Language of Science and Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, and Career ChoicesLearning features include outlines, key terms, and study hints at the start of each chapterChapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions help you consolidate learning after reading each chapterQuick Check questions in each chapter reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you have just readUNIQUE! Comprehensive glossary includes more terms than in similar textbooks, each with an easy pronunciation guide and simplified translation of word parts - essential features for learning to use scientific and medical terminology!