Structure & Function of the Body - Hardcover - Hardcover

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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323597807 ISBN 13: 9780323597807

Publisher: Mosby, 2019

Synopsis

Get a solid understanding of the human body! Using simple, conversational language and vivid animations and illustrations, Structure & Function of the Body, 16th Edition introduces the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. To help make difficult A&P concepts easy to understand, this new edition features thoroughly revised content and review questions which reflect the most current information available and a unique 22-page, semi-transparent insert of the human body. Plus, Connect It! boxes throughout directly correlate to online content giving you additional clinical and scientific insights essential to patient care!

• 22-page Clear View of the Human Body is a unique, full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers.
• Conversational and clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand.
• Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings and photos.
• Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics and guide you on how to best use book features to their advantage.
• Questions for student review are found throughout the chapters and cover critical thinking, open-ended, fill-in-the-blank, matching, multiple-choice, and other question formats.
• Special boxes such as Health and Well-Being boxes, Clinical Application boxes, Research and Trends boxes, and more help you apply what you have learned to your future career.
• Language of Science and Medicine section in each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.
• Resources on the Evolve companion website include Animation Direct, audio summaries, audio glossary, a new online coloring book, review questions, and FAQs.

• NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters, illustrations, and review questions reflect the most current information available.
• NEW! Connect It! boxes refer you to online content providing additional clinical and scientific insights.
• NEW! A&P contributors join Dr. Patton to enhance the content and bring additional perspectives to the book.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323597807
• ISBN 13: 9780323597807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 600