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Human Anatomy and Physiology

ISBN: 9780805349894 | 0805349898
Edition: 5th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Pub. Date: 7/1/2000

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SummaryTable of Contents
Elaine Marieb's engaging writing style and meticulous attention to the learning needs of students continue to be hallmarks of this market-leading text. The author not only reports the latest research and advancements in the field, she does so with a sense of fascination and encouragement. Every chapter has been scrutinized with the goal of helping students understand core concepts and apply their knowledge to new situations. In addition, the text and supplements package offers a convenient, integrated learning system. For example, new end-of-chapter Learning with Technology sections make using CD-ROM and Internet resources easier than ever.
UNIT ONE Organization of the Body
The Human Body: An Orientation
2(24)
An Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
3(1)
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Levels of Structural Organization
4(4)
Maintaining Life
8(2)
Homeostasis
10(4)
The Language of Anatomy
14(6)
A Closer Look Medical Imaging: Illuminating the Body
20(6)
Chemistry Comes Alive
26(38)
Basic Chemistry
27(1)
Definition of Concepts: Matter and Energy
27(1)
Composition of Matter: Atoms and Elements
28(4)
How Matter is Combined: Molecules and Mixtures
32(1)
Chemical Bonds
33(5)
Chemical Reactions
38(3)
Biochemistry
41(1)
Inorganic Compounds
41(4)
Organic Compounds
45(12)
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
57(2)
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
59(5)
Cells: The Living Units
64(50)
Overview of the Cellular Basis of Life
65(3)
The Fluid Membrane: Structure
68(3)
The Plasma Membrane: Functions
71(12)
The Cytoplasm
83(11)
The Nucleus
94(3)
Cell Growth and Reproduction
97(11)
Extracellular Materials
108(1)
Developmental Aspects of Cells
108
A Closer Look Tensegrity: The Cell's Architect
93(21)
Tissue: The Living Fabric
114(34)
Epithelial Tissue
115(9)
Connective Tissue
124(10)
Epithelial Membranes: Coverings and Linings
134(3)
Nervous Tissue
137(1)
Muscle Tissue
138(1)
Tissue Repair
138(6)
Developmental Aspects of Tissues
144
A Closer Look Cancer---The Intimate Enemy
142(6)
UNIT TWO Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body
The Integumentary System
148(24)
The Skin
149(7)
Appendages of the Skin
156(5)
Functions of the Integumentary System
161(2)
Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin
163(2)
Developmental Aspects of the Integumentary System
165
A Closer Look Illuminating the Skin
151(15)
Making Connections
166(6)
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
172(26)
Skeletal Cartilages
173(1)
Classification of Bones
174(2)
Functions of Bones
176(1)
Bone Structure
176(5)
Bone Development
181(3)
Bone Homeostasis: Remodeling and Repair
184(5)
Homeostatic Imbalances of Bone
189(5)
Developmental Aspects of Bones: Timing of Events
194
A Closer Look Them Bones, Them Bones Goin' to Walk Around--Clinical Advances in Bone Repair
191(1)
Making Connections
192(6)
The Skeleton
198(50)
The Axial Skeleton
199(1)
The Skull
199(16)
The Vertebral Column
215(8)
The Bony Thorax
223(1)
The Appendicular Skeleton
224(1)
The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle
224(5)
The Upper Limb
229(4)
The Pelvic (Hip) Girdle
233(4)
The Lower Limb
237(6)
Developmental Aspects of the Skeleton
243(5)
Joints
248(24)
Classification of Joints
249(1)
Fibrous Joints
249(2)
Cartilaginous Joints
251(1)
Synovial Joints
251(17)
Homeostatic Imbalances of Joints
268(4)
Developmental Aspects of Joints
272
A Closer Look Joints: From Knights in Shining Armor to Bionic Man
271(1)
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
272(50)
Overview of Muscle Tissues
277(1)
Skeletal Muscle
278(28)
Smooth Muscle
306(7)
Developmental Aspects of Muscles
313(1)
A Closer Look Athletes Looking Good and Doing Better with Anabolic Steroids?
314(2)
Making Connections
316(6)
The Muscular System
322(64)
Interactions of Skeletal Muscles in the Body
323(1)
Naming Skeletal Muscles
323(1)
Muscle Mechanics: Importance of Fascicle Arrangement and Leverage
324(6)
Major Skeletal Muscles of the Body
330(56)
Muscles of the Head, Part I: Facial Expression
333(3)
Muscles of the Head, Part II: Mastication and Tongue Movement
336(2)
Muscles of the Anterior Neck and Throat: Swallowing
338(2)
Muscles of the Neck and Vertebral Column: Head and Trunk Movements
340(4)
Muscles of the Thorax: Breathing
344(2)
Muscles of the Abdominal Wall: Trunk Movements and Compression of Abdominal Viscera
346(2)
Muscles of the Pelvic Floor and Perineum: Support of Abdominopelvic Organs
348(2)
Superficial Muscles of the Anterior and Posterior Thorax: Movements of the Scapula
350(2)
Muscles Crossing the Shoulder Joint: Movements of the Arm
352(3)
Muscles Crossing the Elbow Joint: Flexion and Extension of the Forearm
355(1)
Muscles of the Forearm: Movements of the Wrist, Hand, and Fingers
356(4)
Summary of the Actions of Muscles Acting on the Arm, Forearm, and Hand
360(2)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand: Fine Movements of the Fingers
362(3)
Muscles Crossing the Hip and Knee Joints: Movements of the Thigh and Leg
365(6)
Muscles of the Leg: Movements of the Ankle and Toe
371(6)
Summary of Actions of Muscles Acting on the Thigh, Leg, and Foot
377(2)
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot: Toe Movement and Arch Support
379(7)
UNIT THREE Regulation and Integration of the Body
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
386(42)
Organization of the Nervous System
387(1)
Histology of Nervous Tissue
388(8)
Neurophysiology
396(23)
Basic Concepts of Neural Integration
419(3)
Developmental Aspects of Neurons
422(20)
A Closer Look Pleasure Me, Pleasure Me!
442
The Central Nervous System
428(46)
The Brain
429(32)
The Spinal Cord
461(6)
Diagnostic Procedures for Assessing CNS Dysfunction
467(1)
Developmental Aspects of the Central Nervous System
468
A Closer Look Degenerative Brain Diseases-Neuronal Wreckage
458(16)
The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
474(38)
Overview of the Peripheral Nervous System
475(8)
Cranial Nerves
483(8)
Spinal Nerves
491(11)
Reflex Activity
502(6)
Developmental Aspects of the Peripheral Nervous System
508
A Closer Look Pain: Sound the Alarm, But Pain Me Not!
478(34)
The Autonomic Nervous System
512(18)
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
513(3)
Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System
516(7)
Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System
523(5)
Homeostatic Imbalances of the Autonomic Nervous System
528(1)
Developmental Aspects of the Autonomic Nervous System
529(1)
Making Connections
530

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