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Pocket Anatomy & Physiology

FA Davis author Shirley A Jones author

Format:Spiral bound

Publisher:F.A. Davis Company

Published:30th Nov '21

Should be back in stock very soon

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Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it!

In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, you’ll find it here.

  • A brief description introduces each body system.
  • Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages.
  • Precise labels accurately identify every structure.
  • Unique anatomical views — like the cross section of the hand — highlight every detail in full color.
  • Every page tells you the orientation of every figure — no more guessing at what you’re viewing.
  • Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology.


New To This Edition:
  • New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage that’s even more relevant to the study of A&P today
  • Body Structure—anatomical position and regional terms
  • Cells, Tissues, and the Integumentary System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosis
  • Human Microbiome—the human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven disease
  • Skeletal System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular System—the neuromuscular junction
  • Nervous System—simple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cord
  • The Senses—cutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine System—endocrine gland stimuli
  • Circulatory System—hematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heart
  • New table: Complete blood count

ISBN: 9781719642958

Dimensions: 165mm x 88mm x 27mm

Weight: 326g

344 pages

4th Revised edition