Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals, Third Edition offers an engaging, approachable, and comprehensive overview of human anatomy and physiology. The Third Edition features six multifaceted ‘Units’ that build upon understanding basic knowledge, take readers through intermediate subjects, and delve into complex topics that stimulate critical thinking.
Interactive Medical Learning
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals are heavily revised with updated content; chapters include helpful features. Such as Common Abbreviations, Medical Terminology, the Metric System, and more! Students will want to take advantage of the many resources available to reinforce learning —including Test Your Understanding questions that regularly assess comprehension, flashcards for self-study, an interactive eBook with more than 20 animations, and interactive and printable Lab Exercises and Case Studies.
- New & updated art and anatomical figures throughout the text
- Three new chapters on Muscle Tissue, The Autonomic Nervous System, and Heredity
- New appendices on Common Abbreviations, Medical Terminology, the Metric System, and more
- New Case Studies are now included for Instructors and Students as part of the Teaching and Learning Package as interactive or printable PDFs to help students apply concepts to real-world scenarios
- The new interactive Anatomy & Physiology Review Module provides a brief tour of the human body, utilizing technology to reinforce core A&P concepts
- Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Table of Contents
- Section I Levels of Organization
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Chapter 2: Chemical Basics of Life
- Chapter 3: Cells
- Chapter 4: Cellular Metabolism
- Chapter 5: Tissues
- Section II Support and Movement
- Chapter 6: Integumentary System
- Chapter 7: Bone Tissues and the Skeletal System
- Chapter 8: Articulations
- Chapter 9: Muscle Tissue
- Chapter 10: Muscular System
- Section III` Control and Coordination
- Chapter 11: Neural Tissue
- Chapter 12: Central Nervous System
- Chapter 13: Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
- Chapter 14: Autonomic Nervous System
- Chapter 15: Special Senses
- Chapter 16: Endocrine System
- Section IV Transport
- Chapter 17: Blood
- Chapter 18 The Heart
- Chapter 19: Vascular System
- Chapter 20: Lymphatic System and Immunity
- Section V Environmental Exchange
- Chapter 21: Respiratory System
- Chapter 22: Urinary System
- Chapter 23: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
- Chapter 24: Digestive System
- Section VI Continuity of Life
- Chapter 25: Reproductive System
- Chapter 26: Pregnancy and Development
- Chapter 27: Heredity
About the Author
Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH – Professor, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, Florida
Dr. Jahangir Moini Is Currently A Professor
Dr. Moini is currently a Professor at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini was an assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years, teaching medical and allied health students. The author was also a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health.
Dr. Moini’s activities involve teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years. Offering continuing education courses to keep health professionals updated on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other essential topics. He has been an internationally published author of various allied health books since 1999.
