Saladin: Human Anatomy 3rd edition

 Read it, See it, Master it!

• Read it- Ken Saladin explains human anatomy in an engaging, yet efficient way. He puts a premium on the words, and uses student-relevant analogies to motivate the reader.
• See it- Saladin’s collection of illustrations and photos are carefully chosen to support the text discussion. Vibrant and realistic presentations engage students.
• Master it- With Connect and A&P Revealed, students can practice and improve their understanding of concepts.

From the most pedagogically sound organization to the exceptional art, to the integration of text with technology, Saladin has formed a teaching system that will both motivate and enable students to understand and appreciate the wonders of human anatomy. This distinctive text was developed to stand apart from all other anatomy texts with an approach borne out of more than 30 years of teaching, unparalleled art, and a writing style that has been acclaimed by reviewers. Designed for a one-semester college anatomy course, Saladin requires no prior knowledge of chemistry or cell biology.

Contents Part 1 Organization of the Body
1 The Study of Human Anatomy
2 Cytology—The Study of Cells
3 Histology—The Study of Tissues
4 Human Development
Part 2 Support and Movement
5 The Integumentary System
6 Bone Tissue
7 The Axial Skeleton
8 The Appendicular Skeleton
9 Joints
10 The Muscular System—Introduction
11 The Axial Musculature
12 The Appendicular Musculature Atlas of Regional and Surface Anatomy
Part 3 Integration and Control
13 Nervous Tissue
14 The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
15 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
17 Sense Organs
18 The Endocrine System
Part 4 Maintenance
19 The Circulatory System I—Blood
20 The Circulatory System II—The Heart
21 The Circulatory System III—Blood Vessels
22 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
23 The Respiratory System
24 The Digestive System
25 The Urinary System
Part 5 Reproduction
26 The Reproductive System
Appendix: Answers to Chapter Review Questions
Glossary
Credits
Index

About the Author
Kenneth S. Saladin is a full professor at Georgia College and State University. He obtained his B.S. degree in Zoology from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Florida State University. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses for over twenty years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 864 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 3 edition (January 13, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0077349997
• ISBN-13: 978-0077349998
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.3 inches 
• List Price: $152.83 
• Author: Kenneth S. Saladin

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