Marieb E.N., Hoehn K. Human Anatomy & Physiology

9th Edition. — Pearson Education, 2012. — 1270 p. — ISBN: 978-0-321-74326-8.
Ninth Edition of the best-selling Human Anatomy & Physiology, trusted authors Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn have produced the most accessible, comprehensive, up-to-date and visually stunning anatomy & physiology textbook on the market. Marieb draws on her career as an A&P professor and her experience completing her nursing education; Hoehn relies on her medical education and award-winning classroom instruction — together, they explain anatomy & physiology concepts and processes in a meaningful and memorable way. In the most extensive revision to date–the Ninth Edition presents information in smaller and more digestible bites, making it easier to read and navigate.Organization of the Body
The Human Body: An Orientation
Chemistry Comes Alive
Cells: The Living Units
Tissue: The Living Fabric
Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body
The Integumentary System
Bones and Skeletal Tissues
The Skeleton
Joints
Muscles and Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System
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
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
Continuity
The Reproductive System
Pregnancy and Human Development
HeredityPhoto and Illustration CreditsWord Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms