Introduction to the Human Body: the Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Tortora, Gerard J.; Grabowski, Sandra R.; Tortora, Gerald J.; Zobrist

ISBN 10: 0471367915 / ISBN 13: 9780471367918

Published by Wiley, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Human Body: the Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471367915
• ISBN 13: 9780471367918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1783333356.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 8838918
• Signed: 7/6/2026 10:22:36 AM
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Synopsis

This text continues to present the essential concepts of A& P so necessary to helping readers achieve their career goals in today's allied health fields. It provides a successful blend of visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of the human body and ensure readers' understanding. Numerous pedagogical aids are integrated into the narrative and figures to reinforce reader comprehension. Concepts are also linked to readers' lives with essays on hot topics in human health and wellness.

From the Back Cover

Introduction to the Human Body 5e offers a balanced introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology. It successfully blends stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body and to provide you with a basic understanding of structure and function. Consider these benefits:
* A clear focus on homeostasis as the underlying principle for understanding from and function
* A concise writing style that emphasizes core content over extraneous detail.
* An outstanding illustration program of the finest quality line art and photographs
* A focus on the relevancy of the basic content to everyday life
* A complete pedagogical framework surrounding the narrative and illustrations
* A support package that helps teachers teach and students learn
* A Student Companion CD-ROM specifically developed to go with this text attached to the inside front cover of the text
* A newly designed Web site www.wiley.com/college/apcentral