Principles of Human Anatomy / Edition 13

by Gerard J. Tortora, Mark Nielsen

Overview

A market-leading text through its many editions, the 13th edition of Principles of Human Anatomy continues to successfully blend visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of human anatomy. Written for the 1-term human anatomy course, the 13th edition raises the standard for excellence in this discipline with its enhanced illustration program, refined narrative, and the integrated design of dynamic resources like Real Anatomy 2.0 into the curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118344996
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/14/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	984
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 11.90(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Gerard Tortora is Professor of Biology at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He has been a member of many professional organizations, including the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS). Gerard is the author of several best-selling science textbooks and laboratory manuals, a calling that often requires many additional hours per week beyond his teaching responsibilities. Nevertheless, he still makes time for four or five weekly aerobic workouts that include biking and running. He also enjoys attending college basketball and professional hockey games and performances at the Metropolitan Opera House.

Mark Nielsen is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Utah. For the past 31 years he has taught anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, human dissection, comparative anatomy, and an anatomy teaching course to over 25,000 students. He has prepared and participated in hundreds of dissections of both humans and other vertebrate animals. All his courses incorporate a cadaver-based component to the training with an outstanding exposure to cadaver anatomy. He is a member of the American Association of Anatomists (AAA), the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), and the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA).
Mark has a passion for teaching anatomy and sharing his knowledge with his students. In addition to the many students to whom he has taught anatomy, he has trained and served as a mentor for over 1,200 students who have worked in his anatomy laboratory as teaching assistants. His concern for students and his teaching excellence have been acknowledged through numerous awards.

Table of Contents

1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY 1

2 CELLS 26

3 TISSUES 58

4 DEVELOPMENT 92

5 THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 116

6 BONE TISSUE 140

7 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE AXIAL SKELETON 164

8 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON 214

9 JOINTS 248

10 MUSCULAR TISSUE 284

11 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM 310

12 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD 414

13 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: THE HEART 430

14 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD VESSELS 457

15 THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND IMMUNITY 516

16 NERVOUS TISSUE 542

17 THE SPINAL CORD AND THE SPINAL NERVES 559

18 THE BRAIN AND THE CRANIAL NERVES 585

19 THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM 632

20 SOMATIC SENSES AND MOTOR CONTROL 653

21 SPECIAL SENSES 671

22 THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 704

23 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 727

24 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 757

25 THE URINARY SYSTEM 801

26 THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 826

27 SURFACE ANATOMY 870

APPENDIX A: MEASUREMENTS A-1

APPENDIX B: ANSWERS A-2

GLOSSARY G-1

CREDITS C-1

INDEX I-1

Editorial Reviews

A standard textbook for the introductory course in human anatomy, geared to students in health-oriented and medical programs. This edition features a completely revised art program, and "Questions with Figures,"--questions designed to help students interpret the figures and correlate them with the text material. An extensive ancillary package is available to supplement the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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