Principles of human anatomy

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Principles of human anatomy

Gerard J. Tortora, Mark T. Nielsen

Wiley, c2014

13th ed

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Human anatomy

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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A market-leading text through its many editions, the 13th edition of Principles of Human Anatomy continues to successfully blend visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of human anatomy. Written for the 1-term human anatomy course, the 13th edition raises the standard for excellence in this discipline with its enhanced illustration program, refined narrative, and the integrated design of dynamic resources like Real Anatomy 2.0 into the curriculum.

Table of Contents

1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY 1 2 CELLS 26 3 TISSUES 58 4 DEVELOPMENT 92 5 THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 116 6 BONE TISSUE 140 7 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE AXIAL SKELETON 164 8 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON 214 9 JOINTS 248 10 MUSCULAR TISSUE 284 11 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM 310 12 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD 414 13 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: THE HEART 430 14 THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: BLOOD VESSELS 457 15 THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM AND IMMUNITY 516 16 NERVOUS TISSUE 542 17 THE SPINAL CORD AND THE SPINAL NERVES 559 18 THE BRAIN AND THE CRANIAL NERVES 585 19 THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM 632 20 SOMATIC SENSES AND MOTOR CONTROL 653 21 SPECIAL SENSES 671 22 THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 704 23 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 727 24 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 757 25 THE URINARY SYSTEM 801 26 THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS 826 27 SURFACE ANATOMY 870 APPENDIX A: MEASUREMENTS A-1 APPENDIX B: ANSWERS A-2 GLOSSARY G-1 CREDITS C-1 INDEX I-1

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