Using colorful cartoons, humorous illustrations, and an easy-to-read approach, The Human Body in Health and Illness, 5th Edition
makes it fun to learn anatomy & physiology. Step-by-step
explanations, clever features, and clinical examples simplify A&P
concepts and relate A&P to the real world. Organized by body system,
this book shows how each organ is structurally designed to perform
specific physiological tasks while demonstrating what happens to the
body when a system does not function properly. Written by well-known
author and educator Barbara Herlihy, The Human Body in Health and Illness makes A&P concepts easy to understand even if you have a limited background in the sciences.
Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and complex processes.
Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and reader-friendly.
Interesting analogies and examples make learning easier, especially if you're studying A&P for the first time.
Key terms and objectives
are listed at the beginning of every chapter, setting learning
expectations and goals, with terms defined in a comprehensive glossary.
Did You Know boxes include brief vignettes describing clinical scenarios or historical events related to A&P.
Review tools include chapter summaries, Review Your Knowledge questions, and Go Figure! questions relating to figures and diagrams.
UPDATED illustrations and content keep A&P information current and strengthen an already popular textbook.
UPDATED Medical Terminology and Disorders tables
include pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with
expanded, in-depth descriptions of the most crucial information.
UPDATED! The Evolve website assets include practice exams, interactive activities and exercises, the Body Spectrum Online Coloring Book, and more!