Anatomy 101: From Muscles and Bones to Organs and Systems, Your Guide to How the Human Body Works

by Kevin Langford

Overview

An all-in-one guide to the human body!

Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each chapter details the different parts of the human body, how systems are formed, and disorders that could disrupt bodily functions. You'll unravel the mysteries of anatomy with unique, accessible elements like:

• Detailed charts of each system in the body
• Illustrations of cross sections
• Unique profiles of the most influential figures in medical history

From cell chemistry to the respiratory system, Anatomy 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining facts that you can't get anywhere else!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440584268
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	07/04/2015
Series:	Adams 101 Series
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	130,589
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Building Blocks of Anatomy and Physiology 7

The Chemistry of Cells 9

Chemical Bonds 14

Organic Compounds: Carbohydrates and Proteins 18

Organic Compounds: Lipids and Nucleic Acids 22

Important Inorganic Compounds 26

Components of a Cell 30

Molecular Trafficking 35

Cell Growth and Replication 38

DNA Replication 42

Transcription and Translation 46

Enzymes and Catalysis 50

Tissue Origins and Development 55

Epithelial Issue 58

Connective Issue and Muscle Tissue 61

Nervous Tissue 65

Skin, Hair, and Nale 69

Skin Structures and Functions 73

Skin Diseases and Disorders 77

The Skeletal System Bone Functions 81

Axial Skeleton 84

Appendicular Skeleton and Joints 88

Bone Growth, Repair, and Diseases 93

Major Skeletal Muscles 98

Neuromuscular Junction 103

Muscle Contraction 106

Muscle Diseases and Disorders 111

Nervous System Signal Transduction and Neurotransmitters 114

Brain and Spinal Cord 119

Peripheral Nervous System 122

Autonomic Nervous System 123

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders 127

Sensory System Reception and Perception 131

Vision 134

Hearing, Balance, Smell, and Taste 137

Sensory System Diseases and Disorders 141

Cardiovascular System and Heart Structure 143

Heart Regulation 146

Blood Vessels 150

Circulation 154

Red Blood Cells 158

White Blood Cells 162

Plasma and Platelets 165

Hemostasis 168

Blood Diseases and Disorders 170

Lymph and Lymphatic Circulation 173

Primary and Secondary Lymphoid Organs 177

Innate and Natural Immunity 182

Adaptive Immunity 186

Immune System Diseases and Disorders 192

Digestive System 195

The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract 199

The Lower Gastrointestinal Tract 204

Nutrition 210

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders 212

Respiratory System 215

Inhalation, Exhalation, and Gas Exchange 221

Respiratory Diseases and Disorders 227

Enoocrine System 230

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders 238

Urinary System Structure 241

Urinary System Functions, Diseases, and Disorders 247

Male Reproductive System 255

Male Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 265

Female Reproductive System 268

Female Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders 277

Index 279