Structure & Function of the Body - E-Book

Book excerpt: 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.