Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy & Physiology / Edition 2

by Kevin T. Patton PhD, Gary A. Thibodeau PhD

Overview

Find important anatomy and physiology principles at a glance! A full-color, pocket-sized reference, Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd Edition makes it easier to look up A&P facts and concepts fast. Quick-reference tables summarize key anatomy and physiology information, and hundreds of illustrations show how the body works including skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular systems. Written by expert A&P authors and educators Kevin Patton and Gary Thibodeau, this compact review is your go-to reference whether you’re in the classroom, in the lab, or on the job.

• A body systems organization makes content easy to find and easy to study.
• Hundreds of high-quality, full-color drawings and photos provide a quick reference to important A&P facts and concepts.
• Quick-reference tables summarize key anatomical information and physiological concepts for easy lookup and retrieval.
• Compact size makes this book easy to carry wherever you go, from study session to classroom to lab.
• Thumb tabs allow you to locate material easily.

• UPDATED content matches the content in other, more comprehensive anatomy & physiology texts written by Kevin Patton and Gary Thibodeau.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323226059
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	12/04/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Professor of Life Science, St. Charles Community College, St. Peters, MO, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology, Saint Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO

Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, River Falls, WI

Table of Contents

TOC

1. Organization of the Body

2. Body Chemistry

3. Cells

4. Tissues

5. Skin

6. Skeletal System

7. Muscular System

8. Nervous System

9. Endocrine System

10. Cardiovascular System

11. Lymphatic and Immune System

12. Respiratory System

13. Digestive System

14. Nutrition and Metabolism

15. Urinary System

16. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

17. Reproductive Systems

18. Growth, Development, and Genetics

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