Contents

• About this Book
• Preface
• Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
• Introduction
• 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
• 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
• 1.3 Functions of Human Life
• 1.4 Requirements for Human Life
• 1.5 Homeostasis
• Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
• Introduction
• 2.1 Elements and Atoms: the Building Blocks of Matter
• 2.2 Chemical Bonds
• 2.3 Chemical Reactions
• 2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
• 2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
• Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
• Introduction
• 3.1 The Cell Membrane
• 3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
• Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
• Introduction
• 6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
• 6.2 Bone Classification
• 6.3 Bone Structure
• 6.4 Bone Formation and Development
• 6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
• 6.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
• Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
• Introduction
• 10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
• 10.2 Skeletal Muscle
• 10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
• 10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
• 10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
• 10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
• 11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
• Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Human Body
• Introduction
• 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
• 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
• 1.3 Functions of Human Life
• 1.4 Requirements for Human Life
• 1.5 Homeostasis
• 1.6 Anatomical Terminology
• 1.7 Medical Imaging
• Chapter 2. The Chemical Level of Organization
• Introduction
• 2.1 Elements and Atoms: the Building Blocks of Matter
• 2.2 Chemical Bonds
• 2.3 Chemical Reactions
• 2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
• 2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
• Chapter 3. The Cellular Level of Organization
• Introduction
• 3.1 The Cell Membrane
• 3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
• 3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
• 3.4 Protein Synthesis
• 3.5 Cell Growth and Division
• 3.6 Cellular Differentiation
• Chapter 4. The Tissue Level of Organization
• Introduction
• 4.1 Types of Tissues
• 4.2 Epithelial Tissue
• 4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
• 4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
• 4.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
• 4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
• Chapter 5. The Integumentary System
• Introduction
• 5.1 Layers of the Skin
• 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
• 5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
• 5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
• Chapter 6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
• Introduction
• 6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
• 6.2 Bone Classification
• 6.3 Bone Structure
• 6.4 Bone Formation and Development
• 6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
• 6.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
• 6.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
• Chapter 7. Axial Skeleton
• Introduction
• 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
• 7.2 The Skull
• 7.3 The Vertebral Column
• 7.4 The Thoracic Cage
• 7.5 Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
• Chapter 8. The Appendicular Skeleton
• Introduction
• 8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
• 8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
• 8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
• 8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
• 8.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
• Chapter 9. Joints
• Introduction
• 9.1 Classification of Joints
• 9.2 Fibrous Joints
• 9.3 Cartilaginous Joints
• 9.4 Synovial Joints
• 9.5 Types of Body Movements
• 9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
• 9.7 Development of Joints
• Chapter 10. Muscle Tissue
• Introduction
• 10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
• 10.2 Skeletal Muscle
• 10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
• 10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
• 10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
• 10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
• 10.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
• 10.8 Smooth Muscle
• 10.9 Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
• Chapter 11. The Muscular System
• Introduction
• 11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
• 11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
• 11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
• 11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax