Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology

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 representation All content throughout coordinates with the HAPS learning outcomes Conversational, storytelling writing style breaks down information into brief chapters and chunks of information, making it easier to understand concepts 1,400 full-color photographs and drawings bring difficult A&P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledge The 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 development Interesting 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 Choices Learning features include outlines, key terms, and study hints at the start of each chapter Chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions help you consolidate learning after reading each chapter Quick Check questions in each chapter reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you have just read UNIQUE! 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! NEW! A short chapter on the Microbiome will be added to the text. The microbiome is essential for human development, immunity and nutrition. Autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia are associated with dysfunction in the microbiome . UPDATED! Several of the Career boxes will be updated to spotlight new individuals and their advances in the sciences . NEW! Case studies will be added to the TEACH lesson plans (1 new case study per chapter lesson where applicable)