Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body
8th Edition
Published on 19. April 2005
Book
Hardback
544 pages
978-0-7817-5184-1 (ISBN)
Description
This abridged version of "Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease" includes information on normal anatomy and physiology. New to this edition is a beautifully revised design and art program that will engage students and better help them learn anatomy. New content includes 'Word Derivations' sections that promote recognition of scientific terms, 'Health Professions' boxes that provide information on the various health careers for which students may be training, and new types of end-of chapter questions. A back-of-book CD-ROM for students with an image atlas and audio pronunciation glossary is included. Online courses for use with WebCT and Blackboard are also available. LiveAdvise online student tutoring and faculty support come as a bonus with every text.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
470
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-5184-1 (9780781751841)
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07/2009
9th Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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Previous edition
Barbara J. Cohen | Dena L. Wood
Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body
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01/2000
7th Edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
€47.18
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Content
<ol> Unit I: The Body as a Whole 1 Organization of the Human Body 3 Chemistry, Matter, and Life 19 Cells and Their Functions 35 Tissues, Glands, and Membranes 57 The Integumentary System 73 Unit II: Movement and Support 83 The Skeleton: Bones and Joints 85 The Muscular System 111 Unit III: Coordination and Control 135 The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves 137 The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves 159 The Sensory System 177 The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones 197 Unit IV: Circulation and Body Defense 211 The Blood 213 The Heart 231 Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation 249 The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses 269 Unit V: Energy: Supply and Use 287 Respiration 289 Digestion 305 Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature 323 The Urinary System and Body Fluids 337 Unit VI: Perpetuation of Life 355 The Male and Female Reproductive Systems 357 Development and Heredity 375 Glossary GL-1 Glossary of Word Parts GL-14 Appendices A-2 Index I-1