As active, “seasoned” teachers of anatomy and physiology, we find the mission of guiding our students toward an understanding of the complexities of the human body immensely rewarding. The study of anatomy and physiology is the foundation upon which a variety of gratifying health-related careers is built. Assisting students in recognizing the importance of this science as essential to their…
As you begin your study of the human body, you should be prepared to make maximum use of the resources available to you, including your instructor, the library, the Internet, and your textbook. One of my goals in this book is to provide you not only with information about how the human body functions but also with tips for studying and problem solving. Many of these study aids have been develop…
Studying the human body can be overwhelming at times. The new terminology, used to describe body parts and how they work, can make it seem as if you are studying a foreign language. Learning all the parts of the body, along with the composition of each part, and how each part fits with the other parts to make the whole requires memorization. Understanding the way each body part works individua…
An anatomy and physiology course can be the gateway to a gratifying career in a host of health-related professions. As active teachers of the course, we recognize both the rewards and challenges in providing a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of the human body to an increasingly diverse population of students. The twelfth edition of Principles of Anatomy and Physiology cont…