Author: Susan J. Hall, Michelle A. Provost-Craig, and William C. Rose

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology covers all body systems using a student-friendly writing style that makes complex subjects easier to understand. Written specifically for the high school market, the chapters in this textbook are divided into lessons, providing content in a manageable format for the student. Each lesson is further divided into subtopics, with questions at the end of each subtopic to help students gauge their understanding of the material. Clinical case studies and real-world applications enhance student interest and involvement. An outstanding illustration program includes anatomically exact drawings with great use of color, simplified labeling, and teaching captions. Strong pedagogy includes study aids, such as learning objectives, lesson summaries, and extensive assessment opportunities increase students’ ability to succeed in this challenging course. This edition has been updated to include content on the impact of COVID-19, artificial tissues, muscle disorders, the sense of touch, and Rh factor to the universal donor and universal recipient definitions.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3e, Textbook

• Front Matter
• 1 Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• 2 Cells and Tissues
• 3 Membranes and the Integumentary System
• 4 The Skeletal System
• 5 The Muscular System
• 6 The Nervous System
• 7 The Special Senses
• 8 The Endocrine System
• 9 The Respiratory System
• 10 The Blood
• 11 The Cardiovascular System
• 12 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
• 13 Nutrition and the Digestive System
• 14 The Urinary System
• 15 The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Appendix A Metric-English Conversion Factors
• Appendix B Basic Mathematical Operations
• Appendix C Anatomy and Physiology Word Elements
• Appendix D Common Medical Abbreviations
• Glossary
• Index