The Human Body
eBook - ePub

The Human Body

Linking Structure and Function

  1. 416 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Human Body

Linking Structure and Function

About this book

The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the human anatomy, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. Each chapter delves into a specific organ system, elaborating on how the unique structures within the body contribute to its overall functionality.Organized by organ system, this succinct publication presents the functional relevance of developmental studies and integrates anatomical function with structure. A new chapter presents the functional anatomy of a joint, including the skeleton, muscles, connective tissues, nerves and vessels.Written by a leader in the field for upper undergraduate, graduate and postdoc market, as well as professors and researchers studying functional anatomy, developmental biology, physiology and across the life sciences, dentistry, and nursing. - Focuses on bodily functions and the human body's unique structure - Offers insights into disease and disorders and their likely anatomical origin - Explains how developmental lineage influences the integration of organ systems

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Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2025
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9780443334252
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Title of Book
  2. Chapter 1 Cells
  3. Chapter 2 Tissues
  4. Chapter 3 Skin
  5. Chapter 4 The skeleton
  6. Chapter 5 The muscular system
  7. Chapter 6 The nervous system
  8. Chapter 7 Special senses—vision and hearing
  9. Chapter 8 The lymphoid system and immunity
  10. Chapter 9 The endocrine system
  11. Chapter 10 The circulatory system
  12. Chapter 11 The respiratory system
  13. Chapter 12 The digestive system
  14. Chapter 13 The urinary system
  15. Chapter 14 The reproductive system
  16. Chapter 15 The human body throughout life
  17. Glossary
  18. Index

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