Completely revised and updated, The Human Body in Health & Disease,
8th Edition makes it easier to understand how the body
works, both in typical conditions and when things change. Its
easy-to-read writing style, more than 500 full-color illustrations, and
unique Clear View of the Human Body transparencies keep you focused on
the principles of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Key features are
Connect It! with bonus online content, concept maps with flow charts
to simplify complex topics, and chapter objectives and active learning
sections. From noted educator Kevin Patton, this book presents A&P in a
way that lets you know and understand what is important.
- More than 500 full-color photographs and drawings illustrate the
most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to
life. The beautifully rendered illustrations are unified by a
consistent color key and represent a diversity of human identity.
- A conversational writing style is paired with "chunked" content,
making it easy to read and comprehend.
- UNIQUE! Creative page design uses color backgrounds to organize
information in a more inviting, accessible, and motivating way to
enhance learning.
- UNIQUE! The full-color, semi-transparent Clear View of the Human
Body permits the on-demand virtual dissection of typical male and
female human bodies along several body planes. This 22-page insert
contains a series of transparencies that allows you to peel back the
layers of the body anterior-to-posterior and posterior-to-anterior.
- Language of Science/Language of Medicine word lists at the
beginning of chapters present key terms, pronunciations, and word-part
translations to help you become familiar with new and complex
terminology.
- Animation Direct feature throughout the text guides you to
state-of-the-art animations on the companion Evolve website to provide
dynamic visual explanations of key concepts.
- Active Concept Maps offer animated, narrated walk-throughs of
concept maps to clarify the text narrative and provide you with clear
examples of how to build your own concept maps.
