Description
Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery--which is too bad for them. Anybody who's ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection.
Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.
- Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology
- Get to know the body's anatomical structures--from head to toe
- Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive
- Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health
Written in plain English and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body.
Author: Erin Odya, Maggie A. Norris
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 03/20/2017
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.30w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781119345237
ISBN10: 1119345235
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical | Physiology
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Science & Technology
About the Author
Erin Odya is an anatomy and physiology teacher at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, one of Indiana's top schools.
Maggie Norris is a freelance science writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area.