The Human Body: An Introduction to Structure and Function - Softcover

Faller, Adolf; Schünke, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131292717 ISBN 13: 9783131292711

Publisher: Thieme, 2004

Synopsis

Highly practical and state-of-the-art coverage of the human body's structures and functions

This exceptional resource offers a broad review of the structure and function of the human body. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular organ system, providing medical and allied health students and professionals with quick and comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology.

Features:

• All concepts are reinforced by detailed overviews at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries at the end
• In-depth information on cell-biology, genetics, and human evolution provides a conceptual framework for understanding the human body
• Detailed text complements 271 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize and grasp complex subjects
• Key sections on how antioxidants and active substances in plants affect the digestive system

First year medical students and allied health professionals will benefit from the text's extensive scope and clear presentation. Knowledge of the human body's structures and functions is essential for every level of practice, and this indispensable guide is a definitive encyclopedia on the subject.

Studying or teaching anatomy? We have the educational e-products you need.

Students can use WinkingSkull.com to study full-color illustrations using the handy "labels-on, labels-off" function and take timed self-tests.

Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This exceptional resource offers a broad review of the structure and function of the human body. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular organ system, providing medical and allied health students and professionals with quick and comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology.

Features:

• All concepts are reinforced by detailed overviews at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries at the end
• In-depth information on cell-biology, genetics, and human evolution provides a conceptual framework for understanding the human body
• Detailed text complements 271 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize and grasp complex subjects
• Key sections on how antioxidants and active substances in plants affect the digestive system

First year medical students and allied health professionals will benefit from the text's extensive scope and clear presentation. Knowledge of the human body's structures and functions is essential for every level of practice, and this indispensable guide is a definitive encyclopedia on the subject.

Studying or teaching anatomy? We have the educational e-products you need.

Students can use WinkingSkull.com to study full-color illustrations using the handy labels-on, labels-off function and take timed self-tests.

Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts.

About the Author

University of Kiel, Germany

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 3131292717
• ISBN 13: 9783131292711
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 720