Principles of Anatomy and PhysiologyThis seventh edition offers more physiology and a better anatomy/physiology balance; a completely revised art programme - nearly 100 new physiological or histological drawings added, anatomical art redrawn in a realistic, three-dimensional way, plane diagrams inserted with figures to enable students to visualize the orientation of the figure and many designed, negative-feedback diagrams; coverage of clinical applications and homeostatic disorders and improved pedagogy - questions with each figure, new exhibits added, phonetic pronunciations and definitions. |
Contents
Preface | xix |
STUDY OUTLINE | xxv |
What Is It? Where Is It? What Does It | xxvii |
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