Pocket Anatomy & Physiology

Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it!

In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, you’ll find it here.

A brief description introduces each body system.Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages.Precise labels accurately identify every structure.Unique anatomical views — like the cross section of the hand — highlight every detail in full color.Every page tells you the orientation of every figure — no more guessing at what you’re viewing.Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology.

New To This Edition: New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage that’s even more relevant to the study of A&P todayBody Structure—anatomical position and regional termsCells, Tissues, and the Integumentary System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosisHuman Microbiome—the human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven diseaseSkeletal System—the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular System—the neuromuscular junctionNervous System—simple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cordThe Senses—cutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine System—endocrine gland stimuliCirculatory System—hematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heartNew table: Complete blood count