9th Edition. - Pearson Education, Inc., 2012. - 1272 p. - Frederic (Ric) Martini, joined by accomplished educator, award-winning teacher, and co-author Judi Nath, has substantially revised Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology to make the Ninth Edition the most readable and visually effective edition to date. New Spotlight figures integrate brief text and visuals for easy reading.
Contents
Levels of OrganizationAn Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Chemical Level of Organization
The Cellular Level of Organization: Cell Structure
The Cellular Level of Organization: Control Mechanisms at the Cellular Level
The Tissue Level of Organization
Systems Overview: An Orientation to the Human Body
Support and MovementThe Integumentary System
The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure
The Skeletal System: Axial Division
The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division
The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue
The Muscular System: Organization
Control and RegulationThe Nervous System: Neural Tissue
The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
The Nervous System: Pathways, Processing, and Higher-Order Functions
The Nervous System: Autonomic Division
Sensory Function
The Endocrine System
Fluids and TransportThe Cardiovascular System: The Blood
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation
The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Environmental ExchangeThe Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Metabolism and Energetics
The Urinary System
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Continuity of LifeThe Reproductive System
Development and Inheritance