The Human Body in Health & Disease - Softcover 7th Edition

No one explains A&P more clearly! The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body works, both in normal conditions and when things go wrong. Its easy-to-read writing style, more than 500 full-color illustrations, and unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies keep you focused on the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. New to this edition are Connect It! features with bonus online content and concept maps with flow charts to simplify complex topics. From noted educators Kevin Patton and Gary Thibodeau, this book presents A&P in a way that lets you know and understand what is important.More than 545 full-color photographs and drawings bring difficult A&P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledgeClear, conversational writing style breaks down information into brief ‘chunks,’ making principles easier to understandUNIQUE! Clear View of the Human Body transparencies allow you to peel back the layers of the body, with a 22-page, full-color insert showing the male and female human body along several planesOver 50 Animation Direct 3-D animations provide dynamic visual explanations for key concepts, with callouts in the text directing you to these animations on the Evolve companion websiteLanguage of Science/Language of Medicinepresents lists of medical terms, pronunciations, and word parts to help you become familiar with A&P terminology and the meanings of individual word partsUseful learning features include study tips, chapter objectives, case studies, critical thinking questions, summary boxes, review questions, and chapter testsA study guide reinforces your understanding of anatomy and physiology with a variety of practical exercises to help you review and apply key A&P concepts. Sold separatelyNEW and UNIQUE! Connect It! articles on the Evolve companion website provide bonus information for you to explore, and are called out in the textNEW and UNIQUE! Active Concept Mapson Evolve utilize animated and narrated flow charts to explain complex topics, and are also called out in the textNEW! Chapter objectives and Active Learning sections more closely tie objectives to the end-of-chapter materialUPDATED! Genetics chapter includes the latest and most important advances Read more