Tortora G.J., Derrickson B. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology

First Asia–Pacific Edition. — John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2016. — 1251 p. — ISBN: 0730314626.Anatomy and physiology students face the challenge of synthesising a lot of information into conceptual understanding. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 1st Asia-Pacific edition,empowers them to improve their learning outcomes and have a great time navigating through a remarkable local tour of the human body! This title provides an excellent introduction to anatomy and physiology, and helps you answer a variety of questions including:
-How did cutting-edge research by the University of Queensland create the cervical cancer vaccine?
-Why do fast bowlers and ballet dancers frequently suffer from stress fractures?
-How does the All Blacks' Haka stimulate nerve impulses?
-Why do Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of melanoma in the world?An Introduction to the Human Body
The Chemical Level of Organisation
The Cellular Level of Organisation
The Tissue Level of Organisation
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
Muscular Tissue
The Muscular System
Nervous Tissue
The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
The Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
The Special Senses
The Endocrine System
The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels And Haemodynamics E-CHAPTER
The Lymphatic System And Immunity E-CHAPTER
The Respiratory System E-CHAPTER
The Digestive System E-CHAPTER
Metabolism and Nutrition E-CHAPTER
The Urinary System E-CHAPTER
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Homeostasis E-CHAPTER
The Reproductive Systems E-CHAPTER
Development and Inheritance