Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

Book excerpt: For a one semester or one to two quarter course for freshmen/sophomores in allied health, biology, PE or general studies. It provides a uniform depth of coverage for all body systems, yet is still a brief text. Emphasis is placed on essential fundamental concepts, applications and terminology without excessive detail. This text is known for its clarity of presentation and its outstanding illustration program. Innovative pedagogical elements and a tightly-integrated supplements package make this new edition an excellent choice for brief A&P courses. - NEW - Art program has been carefully revised to present material at the appropriate level. - NEW - Concept check questions have been added to each system and keyed to the System Integrator chart. - NEW - MediaLabs have been added to each chapter. - NEW - Applications Manual - Provides a wealth of additional clinical, however, it is now strictly optional. The Applications Manual is sold separately, or available free when shrink wrapped with Essentials, 3/e. - NEW - The Martini Interactive CD ROM is packaged free with each new copy of the text. - NEW - More clinical information has been added in the form of a list of Relevant Clinical Te