Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery - which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection.
Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.
* Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology * Get to know the body's anatomical structures?from head to toe * Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive * Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health
Written in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.
By:
Erin Odya, Maggie A. Norris, Maggie A. Norris Imprint: Wiley Country of Publication: United States Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 233mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 548g ISBN: 9781119345237 ISBN 10: 1119345235 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 10 March 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Erin Odya is an anatomy and physiology teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, one of Indiana's top schools. Maggie Norris is a freelance science writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area.