Anatomy & Physiology for Dummies - (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) 3rd Edition by Erin Odya & Maggie A Norris (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Take a fantastic voyage through the human body

Ready to find out what makes you tick? This book is a fun, easy way to get a handle on anatomy and physiology. It introduces you to the different cells, tissues, and organs of the human body--explaining what they do and how they work together. Whether you're a student, an aspiring MD, a fitness professional, or you're just curious about your body's parts and processes, this beautifully illustrated guide is a great place to start.

Inside...

• Scientific terminology made easy
• The anatomical structures and organization of the human body
• Bodily functions, from the senses to reproduction
• Components of the body's systems and how they interact
• How the body develops, repairs itself, and is affected by disease

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.