Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function tells a story comprised of many layers, including core science, clinical applications, the history of medicine, and evolution of the human body. Saladin combines this humanistic perspective on anatomy and physiology with vibrant photos and art to convey the beauty and excitement of the subject. To help students manage the tremendous amount of information in this introductory course, the narrative is broken into short segments, each framed by expected learning outcomes and self-testing review questions.

Contents

۱ Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
۲ The Chemistry of Life
۳ Cellular Form and Function
۴ Genes and Cellular Function
۵ The Human Tissues
۶ The Integumentary System
۷ Bone Tissue
۸ The Skeletal System
۹ Joints
۱۰ The Muscular System
۱۱ Muscular Tissue
۱۲ Nervous Tissue
۱۳ The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes
۱۴ The Brain and Cranial Nerves
۱۵ The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
۱۶ Sense Organs
۱۷ The Endocrine System
۱۸ The Circulatory System: Blood
۱۹ The Circulatory System: Heart
۲۰ The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
۲۱ The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
۲۲ The Respiratory System
۲۳ The Urinary System
۲۴ Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid – Base Balance
۲۵ The Digestive System
۲۶ Nutrition and Metabolism
۲۷ The Male Reproductive System
۲۸ The Female Reproductive System
۲۹ Human Development and Aging
APPENDIX A: Answer Keys
APPENDIX B: Symbols, Weights, and Measures
APPENDIX C: Periodic Table of the Elements
APPENDIX D: The Genetic Code and Amino Acids
APPENDIX E: Medical Word Roots and Affixes