Principles of Anatomy and Physiology / Edition 14

by Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson

Overview

A solid scientific presentation of the principles of the human structure and function! The outstanding illustration program and innovative learning features frame a superb balance between anatomy and physiology that emphasizes correlations between normal physiology and pathophysiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118345009
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/31/2013
Pages:	1232
Product dimensions:	9.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Gerard J. Tortora is Professor of Biology and former Coordinator at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his master's degree in science education from Montclair State College. He is a member of many professional organizations, such as the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB).

Bryan Derrickson is Professor of Biology at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as general biology and human sexuality. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Morehouse College and his Ph.D. in Cell Biology from Duke University. Bryan's study at Duke was in the Physiology Division within the Department of Cell Biology, so while his degree is in Cell Biology his training focused on physiology. At Valencia, he frequently serves on faculty hiring committees. He has served as a member of the Faculty Senate, which is the governing body of the college, and as a member of the Faculty Academy Committee (now called the Teaching and Learning Academy), which sets the standards for the acquisition of tenure by faculty members. Nationally, he is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).

Table of Contents

Unit I: Organization of the Human Body

1. An Introduction to the HumanBody       

2. The Chemical Level of Organization

3. The Cellular Level of Organization

4. The Tissue Level of Organization

5. The Integumentary System

Unit II: Principles of Support and Movement

6. The Skeletal System:  Bone Tissue

7. The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

8. The Skeletal System:  The Appendicular Skeleton

9. Joints

10. Muscle Tissue

11. The Muscular System

Unit III:  Control Systems of the Human Body

12. Nervous Tissue

13. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves

15. The Autonomic Nervous System

16. Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

17. The Special Senses

18. The Endocrine System

Unit IV:  Maintenance of the Human Body

19. The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

20. The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

21. The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels andHemodynamics

22. The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, andImmunity

23. The Respiratory System

24. The Digestive System

25. Metabolism

26. The Urinary System

27. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Unit V:  Continuity

28. The Reproductive Systems

29. Development and Inheritance

Editorial Reviews

New edition of a comprehensive, comprehensible text for an introductory course in anatomy and physiology, for students preparing for careers in health-related professions. Includes excellent color diagrams; examples of clinical applications and disorders; insets on orientation and body planes; flowcharts of feedback mechanisms; and learning aids including questions and answers, pronunciation guides, chapter glossaries, and study outlines. Comes with a paperback atlas of the human skeleton with photos. This eighth edition contains new cadaver photographs and new illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: Steven K Hamick, AAS, BIS (Corewell Health East, William Beaumont University Hospital)
Description: This13th edition continues in the tradition of its predecessors of being arguably one of the best anatomy and physiology textbooks available. It integrates the classic text with online multimedia aids. The previous edition was published in 2008.
Purpose: Helping Teachers and Students Succeed Together "is the foundation of this book. This edition offers a balanced presentation of content, integrating online animations, visualizations, and MP3 downloads to reinforce concepts. "
Audience: Written for healthcare students taking two semesters of anatomy and physiology, it is used in many healthcare programs.
Features: The book uses a homeostatic approach. It begins with chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization, then progresses into integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems before moving into the various organ systems throughout the body. Each chapter begins with a statement, a brief overview of the chapter, and chapter objectives and contains numerous images, drawings, tables, and figures, plus Clinical Connections that highlight clinical relevance. Chapters end with a disorders section followed by medical terminology, chapter review and resource summary, self-quiz questions, critical thinking questions, and answers to figure questions posed within the chapter.
Assessment: This is an outstanding anatomy and physiology textbook and ranks with other classics such as Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, Shier et al. (McGraw-Hill, 2010). Not only is it excellent for healthcare students, it also would be appropriate for high school students and as a reference in libraries.

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