Give your students a solid foundation in A&P with this easy-to-understand text! Clear and straightforward, Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition introduces the typical structure and function of the human body and describes what the body does to maintain homeostasis. The book shows how structure fits function, using clinical examples to reinforce A&P concepts and featuring hundreds of photos and micrographs for realistic visual detail. Designed to fit a one-semester course, this text includes an Evolve website packed with animations, audio pronunciations, review questions, and many other interactive teaching and learning resources.
NEW! Updated content is added, and new line art and photos ensure wider representation of skin color, sex, age, body type, and cultural diversity
NEW! Inclusive terminology reduces the emphasis on eponyms — for example, the term “normal” is more carefully used to avoid implying that healthy conditions outside the average are “abnormal.”
NEW! The latest scientific thinking introduces or expands upon emerging core concepts such as the human microbiome, with a new diagram illustrating the changes in the microbiome throughout the human life cycle
Clear, conversational writing style is paired with “chunked” content, which breaks down the material into smaller, bite-sized bits of information that are easier to read and understand
More than 400 full-color photos, micrographs, and drawings illustrate the diversity and detail of the human body
Language of Science and Medicine listsin each chapter includes key terms, pronunciations, and word parts to highlight new or complex medical terminology
NEW! Updated and new Connect It!boxes refer readers to articles on the Evolve website that integrate concepts and discuss the latest clinical developments and scientific research, showing “the big picture” of human structure and function
NEW! Updated Science Application boxes discuss possible career paths within the context of a diversity of historical figures and their life stories, all in a way that will resonate with healthcare students
NEW! Updated chapter-opener designs make the chapter openers more inviting and easier to use
NEW! Updated chemical notation for ions reflect the current IUPAC format
NEW! Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine is added to Evolve, helping students learn medical terminology without the need for a separate textbook
NEW! In-text callouts for Active Concept Maps and animationsguide students to learning resources on Evolve
UNIQUE! Reader-friendly paging design allows the textbook to break free from the grid format used in traditional textbooks, making the information more accessible and motivating
UNIQUE! 22-pageClear View of the Human Bodyinsert allows students to peel back the layers of the human body, both male and female, by flipping through full-color, semi-transparent pages
Student-friendly features make learning easier with chapter outlines, chapter objectives, key terms, study hints, frequent Quick Check questions, chapter summaries, review questions, critical thinking questions, chapter tests, and more
Boxed sidebars include Health and Well-Being, Clinical Application, Research, Issues, and Trends, and Science Applications to help students apply concepts and develop critical thinking skills
Student resources on Evolve include animations, audio summaries, audio pronunciations, the Body Spectrum anatomy coloring book, review questions, and FAQs with answers from the authors
1. Introduction to the Body 2. Chemistry of Life 3. Cells 4. Tissues 5. Organ Systems 6. Skin & Membranes 7. Skeletal System 8. Muscular System 9. Nervous System 10. Senses 11. Endocrine System 12. Blood 13. Cardiovascular System 14. Lymphatic System & Immunity 15. Respiratory System 16. Digestive System 17. Nutrition & Metabolism 18. Urinary System 19. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance 20. Acid-Base Balance 21. Reproductive Systems 22. Growth, Development, & Aging
Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USA, Frank B. Bell, DC, MSHAPI, Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USA, Terry Thompson, MS, MSHAPI, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MD, USA and Peggie L. Williamson, PT, DPT, MS, MSHAPI, University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX, USA
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