Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology /
Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology
Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew ; [with] William C. Ober [and others].
- Ninth edition.
- various pagings : colour illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 computer disc (12 cm) + 1 volume
Accompanied by A & P applications manual / Frederic H. Martini, Kathleen Welch (vii, 260 p. ; 29 cm.) Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM) ; 1 volume (A & P applications manual)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to Anatomy and Physiology -- The chemical level of organization -- The cellular level of organization -- The tissue level of organization -- The integumentary system -- Osseous tissue and bone structure -- The axial skeleton -- The appendicular skeleton -- Articulations -- Muscles tissue -- The muscular system -- The spinal cord, spinal nerves, and spinal reflexes -- The brain and cranial nerves -- Neural integration 1: Sensory pathways and the somatic nervous system -- Neural integration II: The autonomic nervous system and higher-order functions -- Special senses -- The endocrine system -- Blood -- The heart -- Blood vessels and circulation -- The lymphatic system and immunity -- The respiratory system -- The digestive system -- The urinary system -- Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-base balance 997 -- The reproductive system -- Development and inheritance -- Appendix: Normal physiological values.