Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Global Edition, 12th edition

Published by Pearson (April 8, 2024) © 2024

  • Frederic H Martini University of Hawaii
  • Judi L. Nath Lourdes University
  • Edwin F. Bartholomew Lahainaluna High School
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For courses in 2-semester A&P

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology addresses the needs of today's A&P students with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how students use and process visual information, guiding them through complex figures to deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.

The 12th Edition delivers thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support student learning. An extensive review and revision ensures the content aligns better with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved language-sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.

  • UNIT 1: LEVELS OF ORGANIZATION
  • 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
  • 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
  • 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
  • UNIT 2: SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
  • 5. The Integumentary System
  • 6. Bones and Bone Structure
  • 7. The Axial Skeleton
  • 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
  • 9. Joints
  • 10. Muscle Tissue
  • 11. The Muscular System
  • UNIT 3: CONTROL AND REGULATION
  • 12. Nervous Tissue
  • 13. The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
  • 14. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
  • 15. Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System
  • 16. The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher Order Functions
  • 17. The Special Senses
  • 18. The Endocrine System
  • UNIT 4: FLUIDS AND TRANSPORT
  • 19. Blood
  • 20. The Heart
  • 21. Blood Vessels and Circulation
  • 22. The Lymphatic System and Immunity
  • UNIT 5: ENVIRONMENTAL EXCHANGE
  • 23. The Respiratory System
  • 24. The Digestive System
  • 25. Metabolism, Nutrition and Energetics
  • 26. The Urinary System
  • 27. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
  • UNIT 6: CONTINUITY OF LIFE
  • 28. The Reproductive System
  • 29. Development and Inheritance
  • APPENDICES
  • A. Normal Physiological Values
  • B. Gas Pressure Measurements
  • C. Turnover Times for Selected Cells
  • D. Codon Chart
  • E. The Periodic Table

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