Bone up on anatomical terms, features, and functions

Get a handle on body basics with concise explanations and plenty of illustrations

Whether you''re an aspiring health-care or fitness professional or you''re dealing with serious illness, having a basic knowledge of the human body is a must. Covering everything from cells and tissues to organs and the various systems, this friendly guide clearly explains what the various parts of the human body are and how they work together to keep us alive.

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* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

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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, because 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. No one should be denied access to this spectacle because they don’t come from a scientific background. And now, thanks to Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies, no one needs to be.

Whether you’re an aspiring health-care or fitness professional or just somebody who’s curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.  In no time you’ll

li>Understand the meanings of terms in anatomy and physiolog
• Get to know the body’s anatomical structures—from head to to
• Explore the body’s systems and how they interact to keep us aliv
• Gain insights into how the structures and systems function in sickness and healt
• Understand the human reproductive system and how it creates new lif

Written in plain English and illustrated with dozens of beautiful illustrations, Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies covers everything from atoms to cells to organs, including

li>Anatomic position and the divisions of the bod
• Increasingly magnified aspects of the body, from atoms to organs to system
• The anatomy and pathophysiology of the skeleton, muscles and ski
• The anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the nervous, endocrine and circulatory system
• The anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune system
• The anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the reproductive syste
• Keeping the body healthy through good nutritio

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about your body from the inside out. Let Anatomy and Physiology For Dummies be your guide on a fantastic voyage through a world of countless wonders.