A&P may be complicated, but learning it doesn't have to be! Anatomy & Physiology, 11th Edition uses a clear, easy-to-read approach to tell the story of the human body's structure and function. Color-coded illustrations, case studies, and Clear View of the Human Body transparencies help you see the "Big Picture" of A&P. To jump-start learning, each unit begins by reviewing what you have already learned and previewing what you are about to learn. Short chapters simplify concepts with bite-size chunks of information. - 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. - UNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies allow you to peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert showing the male and female human body along several planes. - 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! Updated content reflects more accurately the diverse spectrum of humanity. - NEW! Updated chapters include Homeostasis, Central Nervous System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine Regulation, Endocrine Glands, and Blood Vessels. - NEW! Additional and updated Connect It! articles on the Evolve website, called out in the text, help to illustrate, clarify, and apply concepts. - NEW! Seven guided 3-D learning modules are included for Anatomy & Physiology.

Designed for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course taken by life science and allied health students.

Who said learning A&P can't be fun? The Anatomy and Physiology Learning System, 4th Edition makes it easy to learn normal structure and function of the body, and summarizes the common disorders found in each body system. Written by well-known educator Edith Applegate, this book combines clear, crisp writing with hundreds of vibrant illustrations. This edition includes a stronger emphasis on medical vocabulary, so you understand key terms before you learn anatomy. A wide array of engaging features simplifies physiology concepts, and an Evolve website supports the book with a wealth of new learning opportunities. Even if you have little or no background in science, you will learn the A&P you need to enter your career! - A clear and concise writing style makes the book easy to read and understand, even if you have a limited background in science. - Quick Check questions let you check your comprehension at various points within a chapter. - Chapter quizzes provide recall, thought, and application questions to check your understanding of A&P concepts. - An Evolve website includes online tutoring, a Body Spectrum coloring book, Anatomy & Physiology Pioneers boxes with brief biographies of trailblazers in science and medicine, 3-D animations, an audio glossary, Spanish pronunciations of key terms, and frequently asked questions. - Outlines and objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you prioritize your study. - Key terms are highlighted to help you analyze, pronounce, and spell important medical words. - A glossary provides definitions and a pronunciation guide for key terms. - Functional Relationships pages illustrate the connection between each individual system and the other body systems, showing how all systems work together. - Representative Disorders describe the common health issues associated with each body system. - Focus on Aging boxes describe the effects of aging on body systems. - Quick Applications boxes connect the material to real-world scenarios. - From the Pharmacy boxes describe common medications for each body system and include a brief description of the drug and its action, common uses, and abbreviations. - 100 new high-quality illustrations help you visualize anatomical features and physiological processes. - Chapter summaries and vocabulary quizzes have been added to the end of each chapter. - New Building Your Medical Vocabulary section covers the history of medical words, giving you the building blocks to use and recognize new terms.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

This book serves as an all-encompassing guide to gaining knowledge of the architecture and operations of the human body. This book, which is written in English, offers a comprehensive understanding of a variety of systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, neurological, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Understanding the anatomy of yoga is very necessary to be able to teach and practice yoga without causing harm to oneself or other people. After this foundation has been established, it is feasible to concentrate on the spiritual aspect of yoga in addition to the physical aspect of the practice. As a result of the fact that yoga is a combination of the two, the more fundamental aspects of the practice are discussed in relation to the body whenever it is acceptable to do so. This book has been prepared in a manner that is easy to understand and clear, to direct the content primarily toward students. In addition to giving the reader a photographic memory, the information presented in the text has been enhanced with a large number of diagrams that are simple to reproduce and that provide a comprehensive explanation of the subject matter. To facilitate learning and comprehension, the textbook delivers key knowledge and ideas about anatomy and physiology in a way that is engaging and instructional. The subjects are in line with those that are required of students who are going to work in health-related professions.