Memmler's Structure & Function of the Human Body, Enhanced Edition

Continuing the tradition of excellence that has made it the preferred A&P resource for allied health students, the latest edition of Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body prepares you for success in your healthcare careers through easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated coverage of the essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Anatomical art illustrates concepts with accuracy, simplicity, and elegance; healthcare case studies enhanced with additional clinical content demonstrate the relevance of the content to a career in the health professions; and unique pedagogy helps you master the anatomic and medical terminology you will encounter in healthcare settings.

UnitI The Body as a Whole
Chapter1 Organization of the Human Body
Chapter2 Chemistry, Matter, and Life
Chapter3 Cells and Their Functions
Chapter4 Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
Chapter5 The Integumentary System
UnitII Movement and Support
Chapter6 The Skeletal System
Chapter7 The Muscular System
UnitIII Coordination and Control
Chapter8 The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter9 The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter10 The Sensory System
Chapter11 The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
UnitIV Circulation and Body Defense
Chapter12 The Blood
Chapter13 The Heart
Chapter14 Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
Chapter15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
UnitV Energy: Supply and Use
Chapter16 The Respiratory System
Chapter17 The Digestive System
Chapter18 Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
Chapter19 The Urinary System and Body Fluids
UnitVI Perpetuation of Life
Chapter20 The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Chapter21 Development and Heredity