This exceptional resource offers a broad review of the structure and function of the human body. Each chapter is dedicated to a particular organ system, providing medical and allied health students and professionals with quick and comprehensive coverage of anatomy and physiology. Features: All concepts are reinforced by detailed overviews at the beginning of each chapter, and summaries at the end In-depth information on cell-biology, genetics, and human evolution provides a conceptual framework for understanding the human body Detailed text complements 271 full-color illustrations to help readers visualize and grasp complex subjects Key sections on how antioxidants and active substances in plants affect the digestive system First year medical students and allied health professionals will benefit from the text's extensive scope and clear presentation. Knowledge of the human body's structures and functions is essential for every level of practice, and this indispensable guide is a definitive encyclopedia on the subject.Studying or teaching anatomy? We have the educational e-products you need.Students can use WinkingSkull.com to study full-color illustrations using the handy "labels-on, labels-off" function and take timed self-tests.Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts.

Faller, Schünke

<p>1 Biology of the Cell<br>2 Genetics and Evolution<br>3 Tissues<br>4 The Locomotor System (Musculoskeletal System)<br>5 The Heart and Blood Vessels<br>6 Blood, the Immune System, and Lymphoid Organs<br>7 The Endocrine System<br>8 The Respiratory System<br>9 The Digestive System<br>10 The Kidneys and Urinary Tract<br>11 The Reproductive Organs<br>12 Reproduction, Development, and Birth<br>13 The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems<br>14 The Autonomic Nervous System<br>15 Sense Organs<br>16 The Skin and its Appendages<br>17 Quantities and Units of Measurement<br>Glossary</p>