Tortora, Gerald J. <br/><br/>
Principles of anatomy and physiology /  Gerald J. Tortora and Bryan H. Derrickson. 
 Principles of anatomy and physiology with study guide 

 - Sixteenth edition. 
 - Singapore :  John Wiley & Sons,  2023. 
 - xvi, various pages :  illustrations (some color);  28 cm.  Study guide 
 - International adaption .
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references and index.  Contains a study guide with each textbook. 
<br/><br/>Preface iv -- 1 an introduction to the human body 1 -- 2 the chemical level of organization 29 -- 3 the cellular level of organization 63 -- 4 the tissue level of organization 111 -- 5 the integumentary system 149 -- 6 the skeletal system: bone tissue 177 -- 7 the skeletal system: the axial skeleton 202 -- 8 the skeletal system: the appendicular skeleton 242 -- 9 joints 269 -- 10 muscular tissue 305 -- 11 the muscular system 344 -- 12 nervous tissue 419 -- 13 the spinal cord and spinal nerves 461 -- 14 the brain and cranial nerves 493 -- 15 the autonomic nervous system 546 -- 16 sensory, motor, and integrative systems 569 -- 17 the special senses 600 -- 18 the endocrine system 647 -- 19 the cardiovascular system: the blood 696 -- 20 the cardiovascular system: the heart 727 -- 21 the cardiovascular system: blood vessels and hemodynamics 771 -- 22 the lymphoid (lymphatic) system and immunity 846 -- 23 the respiratory system 891 -- 24 the digestive system 941 -- 25 metabolism and nutrition 1000 -- 26 the urinary system 1042 -- 27 fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base homeostasis 1087 -- 28 the genital (reproductive) systems 1106 -- 29 development and inheritance 1160 -- appendix a measurements a-1 -- appendix b periodic table b-3 -- appendix c normal values for selected blood tests c-4 -- appendix d normal values for selected urine tests d-6 -- appendix e answers to critical thinking questions e-8 -- appendix f medical eponyms f-14 -- glossary g-1 -- index i-1. 
<br/><br/> Principles of anatomy and physiology provides a comprehensive overview of human anatomy and physiology, integrating structure and function to help students understand the body’s systems and their interactions. Covering topics from basic cellular processes to complex organ systems, this edition combines clear explanations with visual aids to support learning in anatomy and physiology courses. It is an essential resource for students in health and life sciences. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781394210213 9781394212835 9781394212828 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human physiology.<br/>Human anatomy.<br/>Physical therapy.<br/>Anatomy.<br/>Physical Therapy Modalities.<br/>Physiological Phenomena.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612  / TOR