Table of Contents

UNIT 1: LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION

1. An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology​

2. The Chemical Level of Organization

3. The Cellular Level of Organization

4. The Tissue Level of Organization

UNIT 2: SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT 

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

UNIT 3: CONTROL AND REGULATION

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

UNIT 4: FLUIDS AND TRANSPORT

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance

UNIT 6: CONTINUITY OF LIFE

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

APPENDICES

A. Normal Physiological Values

B. Gas Pressure Measurements

C. Turnover Times for Selected Cells

D. Codon Chart 

E. The Periodic Table

Title Overview

     Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology is designed to help you succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how learners use and process visual information, guiding you through complex figures as you deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.

     The 12th Edition features thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support learning. An extensive review and revision ensures the content aligns better with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners’ lived experiences. Updates include improved language sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.