Pocket Anatomy & Physiology

Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it! In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether youre looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, youll find it here. A brief description introduces each body system. Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages. Precise labels accurately identify every structure. Unique anatomical views like the cross section of the hand highlight every detail in full color. Every page tells you the orientation of every figure no more guessing at what youre viewing. Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology. New To This Edition: New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage thats even more relevant to the study of A&P today Body Structureanatomical position and regional terms Cells, Tissues, and the Integumentary Systemthe plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosis Human Microbiomethe human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven disease Skeletal Systemthe plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular Systemthe neuromuscular junction Nervous Systemsimple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cord The Sensescutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine Systemendocrine gland stimuli Circulatory Systemhematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heart New table: Complete blood count