<p><b>Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology</b> offers a clear, concise, and engaging account of the human body and its systems, with just the right amount of content. Designed for one-semester A&P courses and for students with little or no background in anatomy and physiology, this new, value-priced, text provides a solid framework for learning and understanding the interrelations of body systems. Seasoned authors and experienced educators, Kevin Patton, Gary Thibodeau, and Matthew Douglas use a conversational writing style and a variety of study tools to help you arrive at a complete understanding of human anatomy. What's more, a dynamic, full-color design with spectacular artwork offers a clear view of the human body, providing expert visual guidance while enhancing your learning experience.</p><br><br><ul><br><li>Consistent, unifying elements throughout the book help you understand the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development.</li><br><li>A dynamic full-color design with more than 1000 full-color photographs and illustrations visually reinforce and clarify complex concepts. </li><br><li>The unique <i>Clear View of the Human Body</i> transparencies display the internal view of male and female bodies along several different planes, strengthening your knowledge of the structure of the body.</li><br><li>Study hints offer specific suggestions for using many of the learning aids found in each chapter.</li><br><li>Student learning objectives highlight the things you should know after completing each chapter, helping you focus on the most important concepts.</li><br><li><i>Introductory Stories</i> present real-life clinical situations at the beginning of each chapter, with follow up questions that challenge you to apply what you've learned in practical and creative ways.</li><br><li><i>Quick Check</i> questions&nbsp;after major sections reinforce learning by prompting you to immediately review new concepts.</li><br><li>Review questions at the end of every chapter help you determine how well you have mastered important concepts.</li><br><li>Critical thinking questions at the end of every chapter actively engage you and challenge your reasoning skills.</li><br><li>Learning resources on evolve.elsevier.com include <i>A-and-P Connect</i>, answers to <i>Introductory Story</i> questions, answers to <i>Quick Check</i> questions, audio chapter summaries, audio glossary, <i>Body Spectrum Electronic Anatomy Coloring Book</i>, FAQs, <i>Mechanisms of Disease</i>, online tutoring, <i>Quick Guide to the Language and Science of Medicine</i>, student post-test questions, and web links to further enhance your learning experience. </li><br><li><i>A-and-P Online</i> features a comprehensive and interactive online course with 22 modules following the body systems presented in the book.</li></ul>