Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, (Hardcover)

A&amp;P may be complicated, but learning it doesn't have to be! <i>Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy &amp; Physiology, </i>22nd Edition, <b> </b>uses a clear, easy-to-read approach to tell the story of the human body's structure and function. Case studies and color-coded<b> </b>illustrations<b> </b>help you see the "Big Picture" of A&amp;P and how the entire body works together. To jump-start learning, each unit begins by reviewing what you have already learned and previewing what you are about to learn. Short chapters simplify concepts with bite-sized chunks of information. Written by a team of experts led by noted educator Kevin Patton, this award-winning text includes 3-D animations, an online anatomy coloring book, and interactive exercises to make learning even easier.<ul><li><b>C</b><b>onversational, storytelling writing style</b> breaks down information into brief chapters and chunks of information, <b> </b>making it easier to understand concepts</li><li><b>1,400 full-color photographs and drawings</b> bring difficult A&amp;P concepts to life and illustrate the most current scientific knowledge</li><li><b><i>The Big Picture</i></b><b> and <i>Cycle of Life</i> sections</b> in each chapter help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development</li><li><b>Interesting sidebars and boxes</b> include <i>Language of Science and Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sports and Fitness, </i>and<i> Career Choices</i></li><li><b><i>Connect It!</i></b><b> features </b>call attention to online articles that expand on and apply A&amp;P concepts</li><li><b>Learning features</b> include outlines, key terms, and study hints at the start of each chapter</li><li><b>Chapter summaries, review questions, and critical thinking questions</b> help you consolidate your knowledge after reading each chapter</li><li><b><i>Quick Check</i></b><b> questions </b>reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you have just read</li><li><b>Diverse illustrations and images</b> reflect more accurately the wide spectrum of humanity</li><li><b>Comprehensive glossary on the Evolve companion website </b>includes more terms than in similar textbooks, each with an easy pronunciation guide and simplified translation of word parts - essential features for learning to use scientific and medical terminology</li></ul><ul><li><b>NEW <i>Microbiome</i> chapter</b> discusses the microbial systems that are essential for human development, immunity, and nutrition, relating microbiome dysfunction to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia</li><li><b>NEW! </b><b>Updated </b></li></ul>

• Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, (Hardcover)
• Author: Kevin T Patton
• ISBN: 9780443115233
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-09-01
• Page Count: 1273