Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology - 9780803622562

The sixth edition of this text for an introductory course in anatomy and physiology offers an expanded student website with podcasts, animations of anatomical and physiological processes, and images with definitions and pronunciation tips. This edition also contains new and revised color anatomical and process illustrations. Each illustration is accompanied by review and critical thinking questions; a self-test collects the illustration questions found throughout the book. The accessible text requires no prior knowledge of biology or chemistry, and offers a traditional sequence of chapters, from basic chemistry through cells, tissues and membranes, body systems, human development and genetics, and an introduction to microbiology and human disease. Learning features include application boxes, summary tables, key terms, study points, and review questions. Reference appendices collate information on units, abbreviations, test values, and prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Scanlon is affiliated with the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Sanders is a medical illustrator. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)