Structure & Function of the Body - Softcover

By Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, K. T. Patton PhD G. A. Thibodeau PhD

Book Overview

The 13th edition of this bestselling textbook continues to offer superior anatomy and physiology instruction with a focus on the normal structure and function of the body. It features an exceptional straightforward writing style that makes it easier to learn all the core A&P information you need to know. Building on the solid foundation of previous editions, this book adds a visual emphasis with realistic animations on a companion CD-ROM and A Clear View of the Human Body, a full-color, semi-transparent insert that shows the body in layers.A clear, straightforward approach focuses each chapter on the two core themes - the normal structure and function of the human body, and what the body does to maintain homeostasis.An outstanding art program with over 350 full-color illustrations, micrographs, and dissection photos depict and reinforce information.Chapter tests, review questions, and critical thinking questions let you evaluate your mastery of each chapter's content.Boxes and tables make learning easier and show applications to real life, including Health and Well Being, Clinical Applications, and Research, Issues, and Trends.Science Applications boxes highlight the contributions made by trailblazing scientists.A Common Medical Abbreviations, Prefixes, and Suffixes appendix provides a quick reference and review of commonly used terms.A comprehensive glossary provides full definitions of terms, and new words are bolded within the text and listed at the end of each chapter.Objectives clearly detail what should be learned in each chapter.An Outline Summary ends each chapter to recap important content.Quick Check boxes let you assess your comprehension at the end of each passage.Body Spectrum Electronic Coloring Book is included on the companion CD, with 80 detailed anatomy illustrations that may be colored electronically or printed out to color and study.A richly detailed illustrated insert, A Clear View of the Human Body, allows you to peel back the layers of the body and perform a virtual dissection.AnimationDirect helps you visualize difficult concepts and processes by referring to state-of-the-art animations in the companion CD-ROM.Study Tips are thoroughly revised and now open each chapter, with specific tips and hints on how to most effectively study and synthesize concepts.Online Tutoring is available on the Evolve(R) website for students using the college edition.Anatomy & Physiology Online complements Structure & Function of the Body and brings the textbook to life with a series of online learning modules organized by body system. Available separately.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323049664
• ISBN13: 9780323049665
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 1.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Colorful & Easy to Read

Uses a lot of great illustrations, photos and charts. Material is easy to ready and organized in a manner that flows smoothly from topic to topic. I really love the quizzes duriing and at the end of each chapter!

Structure & Function of the Body - Hardcover (Structure and Function of the Body)

This book is very informative and I would recommend this book to anyone in the medical field.

good

If you need a good physiology book, this one will do. I used it as a supplement to a class I took on anatomy and physiology.

Structure & Function of the Body

This is the MOST readable and helpful book for studying the body. It explains the science understandably. The quizzes at the end of the chapters were very helpful for me to memorize everything.

The basics, clearly defined

I was issued this book as one of many during my paramedic program. It was intended for the anatomy and physiology module of the course, and I could not see a better way to get a quicker grasp and overview of the human body and its systems. This book does a great job of putting every simple and to the point. I have used other books for A & P courses that I've taken in college, which were much thicker and contained more information, but they were much more expensive and more in depth. I enthusiastically recommend this book for anyone needing a fast thorough introduction to the human body. Great Book!