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Get a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!

  • 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
  • Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand.
  • Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
  • Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide you on how to best use book features to their advantage.
  • Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats.
  • Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help you apply what you have learned to your future career.
  • Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.
  • Resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, review questions, and FAQs.
  • NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
  • NEW! Connect It! boxes refer you to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights.
  • NEW! A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.

1. 1.  Introduction to the body - p. xvi 2. 2.  Chemistry of life - p. 20 3. 3.  Cells - p. 38 4. 4.  Tissues - p. 64 5. 5.  Organ systems - p. 82 6. 6.  Skin and membranes - p. 98 7. 7.  Skeletal system - p. 118 8. 8.  Muscular system - p. 150 9. 9.  Nervous system - p. 174 10. 10.  Senses - p. 208 11. 11.  Endocrine system - p. 230 12. 12.  Blood - p. 256 13. 13.  Cardiovascular system - p. 276 14. 14.  Lymphatic system and immunity - p. 310 15. 15.  Respiratory system - p. 334 16. 16.  Digestive system - p. 360 17. 17.  Nutrition and metabolism - p. 390 18. 18.  Urinary system - p. 406 19. 19.  Fluid and electrolyte balance - p. 428 20. 20.  Acid-base balance - p. 444 21. 21.  Reproductive systems - p. 460 22. 22.  Growth, development, and aging - p. 486 23. Appendix A Body mass index - p. 506 24. Appendix B Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes - p. 507 25. Appendix C Chapter test answers - p. 509 26. Glossary - p. G-1 27. Illustration/photo credits - p. C-1 28. Index - p. I-1

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Get a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!

  • 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
  • Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand.
  • Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
  • Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide you on how to best use book features to their advantage.
  • Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats.
  • Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help you apply what you have learned to your future career.
  • Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.
  • Resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, review questions, and FAQs.
  • NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
  • NEW! Connect It! boxes refer you to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights.
  • NEW! A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.

1. 1.  Introduction to the body - p. xvi 2. 2.  Chemistry of life - p. 20 3. 3.  Cells - p. 38 4. 4.  Tissues - p. 64 5. 5.  Organ systems - p. 82 6. 6.  Skin and membranes - p. 98 7. 7.  Skeletal system - p. 118 8. 8.  Muscular system - p. 150 9. 9.  Nervous system - p. 174 10. 10.  Senses - p. 208 11. 11.  Endocrine system - p. 230 12. 12.  Blood - p. 256 13. 13.  Cardiovascular system - p. 276 14. 14.  Lymphatic system and immunity - p. 310 15. 15.  Respiratory system - p. 334 16. 16.  Digestive system - p. 360 17. 17.  Nutrition and metabolism - p. 390 18. 18.  Urinary system - p. 406 19. 19.  Fluid and electrolyte balance - p. 428 20. 20.  Acid-base balance - p. 444 21. 21.  Reproductive systems - p. 460 22. 22.  Growth, development, and aging - p. 486 23. Appendix A Body mass index - p. 506 24. Appendix B Common medical abbreviations, prefixes, and suffixes - p. 507 25. Appendix C Chapter test answers - p. 509 26. Glossary - p. G-1 27. Illustration/photo credits - p. C-1 28. Index - p. I-1

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