Main Body
Table Of Contents — Anatomy and Physiology
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