The Human Body

This exceptional resource offers a broad review of the structure and function of the human body. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular organ system, providing medical and allied health students and professionals with quick and comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology.Features:All concepts are reinforced by detailed overviews at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries at the endIn-depth information on cell-biology, genetics, and human evolution provides a conceptual framework for understanding the human bodyDetailed text complements 271 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize and grasp complex subjectsKey sections on how antioxidants and active substances in plants affect the digestive systemFirst year medical students and allied health professionals will benefit from the text's extensive scope and clear presentation. Knowledge of the human body's structures and functions is essential for every level of practice, and this indispensable guide is a definitive encyclopedia on the subject.Studying or teaching anatomy? We have the educational e-products you need.Students can use WinkingSkull.com to study full-color illustrations using the handy "labels-on, labels-off" function and take timed self-tests.Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts.

1 Biology of the Cell2 Genetics and Evolution3 Tissues4 The Locomotor System (Musculoskeletal System)5 The Heart and Blood Vessels6 Blood, the Immune System, and Lymphoid Organs7 The Endocrine System8 The Respiratory System9 The Digestive System10 The Kidneys and Urinary Tract11 The Reproductive Organs12 Reproduction, Development, and Birth13 The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems14 The Autonomic Nervous System15 Sense Organs16 The Skin and its Appendages17 Quantities and Units of MeasurementGlossary