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Build a strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology with this leading 12th edition textbook by Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn, Human Anatomy & Physiology,. Designed for two-semester A&P courses, this print edition supports students at every level—from mastering key terminology to applying concepts in real-world clinical scenarios.
Known for its clear, conversational writing style and visually rich diagrams, the text guides you through complex biological systems with ease. Updated clinical insights, case studies, and problem-solving exercises help develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed for careers in nursing, allied health, and exercise science.
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Table of Contents:
Unit 1. Organization of the Body - The Human Body: An Orientation
- Chemistry Comes Alive
- Cells: The Living Units
- Tissue: The Living Fabric
Unit 2. Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body - The Integumentary System
- Bones and Skeletal Tissue
- The Skeleton
- Joints
- Muscles and Muscle Tissue
- The Muscular System
Unit 3. Regulation and Integration of the Body - Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- The Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
- The Autonomic Nervous System
- The Special Senses
- The Endocrine System
Unit 4. Maintenance of the Body - Blood
- The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
- The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
- The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues
- The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
- The Urinary System
- Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Unit 5. Continuity - The Reproductive System
- Pregnancy and Human Development
- Heredity
About the Author :
Elaine Marieb received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College. While teaching at Holyoke Community College, where many of her students were pursuing nursing degrees, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of nursing practice.
To that end, while continuing to teach full-time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialisation in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts. It is this experience that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her publications are known.
Dr. Marieb passed away in 2018 after a lifetime of supporting numerous institutions and programs and providing local philanthropic support to the Florida Gulf Coast University as a long-term investment in education, research, and training.
Dr. Katja Hoehn is a professor in the Department of Biology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. She received her M.D. (with Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan, and her Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Dalhousie University.
During her Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies, she also pursued her passion for teaching by presenting guest lectures to first- and second-year medical students at Dalhousie University and the University of Calgary.
Dr. Hoehn has been a contributor to several books, written numerous research papers in Neuroscience and Pharmacology, and has co-authored the last four editions of this textbook. For many years, she has also reviewed and authored electronic media that accompanies Pearson's anatomy and physiology books.
