Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (August 2, 2024) © 2024

  • Frederic H. Martini
  • Edwin F. Bartholomew Lahainaluna High School

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In this eTextbook — More ways to learn

  • More flexible. Start learning right away, on any device.
  • More supportive. Get AI explanations and practice questions (select titles).
  • More interactive. Bring learning to life with audio, videos, and diagrams.
  • More memorable. Make concepts stick with highlights, search, notes, and flashcards.
  • More understandable. Translate text into 100+ languages with one tap.

Title overview

For one-semester courses in anatomy and physiology

Celebrated for its precise illustrations, emphasis on integration, and engaging clinical content, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology is crafted especially for students with no prior knowledge of anatomy & physiology and little science background.

The 8th Edition guides students through tough A&P topics, helping them retain challenging content in the fast-paced one-semester A&P course. The new edition draws on the outstanding art and hallmark features from the text to create interactives and digital assets that walk students through complicated art and help them to understand difficult concepts. NEW Build Your Knowledge Interactives focus on how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

Table of contents

  1. 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  2. 2 The Chemical Level of Organization
  3. 3 Cell Structure and Function
  4. 4 The Tissue Level of Organization
  5. 5 The Integumentary System
  6. 6 The Skeletal System
  7. 7 The Muscular System
  8. 8 The Nervous System
  9. 9 The General and Special Senses
  10. 10 The Endocrine System
  11. 11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood
  12. 12 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
  13. 13 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
  14. 14 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
  15. 15 The Respiratory System
  16. 16 The Digestive System

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