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Human Anatomy and Physiology is designed for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course taken by life science and allied health students. The textbook follows the scope and sequence of most Human Anatomy and Physiology courses, and its coverage and organization were informed by hundreds of instructors who teach the course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom.\r\nThe artwork for this textbook is aimed focusing student learning through a powerful blend of traditional depictions and instructional innovations. Color is used sparingly, to emphasize the most important aspects of any given illustration. Significant use of micrographs from the University of Michigan complement the illustrations, and provide the students with a meaningful alternate depiction of each concept. Finally, enrichment elements provide relevance and deeper context for students, particularly in the areas of health, disease, and information relevant to their intended careers.<\/p>\r\n

Welcome to Anatomy and Physiology<\/em>, an OpenStax resource. We created this textbook with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, and student engagement\u2014helping students reach high levels of academic scholarship. Instructors and students alike will find that this textbook offers a thorough introduction to the content in an accessible format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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About OpenStax<\/h1>\r\n

OpenStax is a nonprofit organization committed to improving student access to quality learning materials. Our free textbooks are developed and peer-reviewed by educators to ensure that they are readable, accurate, and organized in accordance with the scope and sequence requirements of today\u2019s college courses. Unlike traditional textbooks, OpenStax resources live online and are owned by the community of educators using them. Through partnerships with companies and foundations committed to reducing costs for students, we are working to improve access to higher education for all. OpenStax is an initiative of Rice University and is made possible through the generous support of several philanthropic foundations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

About OpenStax\u2019s Resources<\/h1>\r\n

OpenStax resources provide quality academic instruction. Three key features set our materials apart from others: 1) They can be easily customized by instructors for each class, 2) they are \u201cliving\u201d resources that grow online through contributions from science educators, and 3) they are available for free or for a minimal cost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Customization<\/h2>\r\n

OpenStax learning resources are conceived and written with flexibility in mind so that they can be customized for each course. Our textbooks provide a solid foundation on which instructors can build their own texts. Instructors can select the sections that are most relevant to their curricula and create a textbook that speaks directly to the needs of their students. Instructors are encouraged to expand on existing examples in the text by adding unique context via geographically localized applications and topical connections.<\/p>\r\n

Anatomy and Physiology<\/em> can be easily customized using our online platform (https:\/\/openstaxcollege.org\/textbooks\/anatomy-and-physiology\/adapt). The text is arranged in a modular chapter format. Simply select the content most relevant to your syllabus and create a textbook that addresses the needs of your class. This customization feature will ensure that your textbook reflects the goals of your course.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Curation<\/h2>\r\n

To broaden access and encourage community curation, Anatomy and Physiology<\/em> is \u201copen source\u201d under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. Members of the scientific community are invited to submit examples, emerging research, and other feedback to enhance and strengthen the material, keeping it current and relevant for today\u2019s students. You can submit your suggestions to info@openstaxcollege.org.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Cost<\/h2>\r\n

Our textbooks are available for free online, and in low-cost print and tablet editions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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About Anatomy and Physiology<\/em><\/h1>\r\n

Anatomy and Physiology<\/em> is designed for the two-semester anatomy and physiology course taken by life science and allied health students. It supports effective teaching and learning, and prepares students for further learning and future careers. The text focuses on the most important concepts and aims to minimize distracting students with more minor details.<\/p>\r\n

The development choices for this textbook were made with the guidance of hundreds of faculty who are deeply involved in teaching this course. These choices led to innovations in art, terminology, career orientation, practical applications, and multimedia-based learning, all with a goal of increasing relevance to students. We strove to make the discipline meaningful and memorable to students, so that they can draw from it a working knowledge that will enrich their future studies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Coverage and Scope<\/h2>\r\n

The units of our Anatomy and Physiology<\/em> textbook adhere to the scope and sequence followed by most two-semester courses nationwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Unit 1: Levels of Organization<\/h3>\r\n

Chapters 1\u20134 provide students with a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, including its language, the levels of organization, and the basics of chemistry and cell biology. These chapters provide a foundation for the further study of the body. They also focus particularly on how the body\u2019s regions, important chemicals, and cells maintain homeostasis.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 2 The Chemical Level of Organization<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 3 The Cellular Level of Organization<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 4 The Tissue Level of Organization<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Unit 2: Support and Movement<\/h3>\r\n

In Chapters 5\u201311, students explore the skin, the largest organ of the body, and examine the body\u2019s skeletal and muscular systems, following a traditional sequence of topics. This unit is the first to walk students through specific systems of the body, and as it does so, it maintains a focus on homeostasis as well as those diseases and conditions that can disrupt it.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 5 The Integumentary System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 6 Bone and Skeletal Tissue<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 7 The Axial Skeleton<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 8 The Appendicular Skeleton<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 9 Joints<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 10 Muscle Tissue<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 11 The Muscular System<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Unit 3: Regulation, Integration, and Control<\/h3>\r\n

Chapters 12\u201317 help students answer questions about nervous and endocrine system control and regulation. In a break with the traditional sequence of topics, the special senses are integrated into the chapter on the somatic nervous system. The chapter on the neurological examination offers students a unique approach to understanding nervous system function using five simple but powerful diagnostic tests.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 12 Introduction to the Nervous System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 13 The Anatomy of the Nervous System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 14 The Somatic Nervous System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 15 The Autonomic Nervous System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 16 The Neurological Exam<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 17 The Endocrine System<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Unit 4: Fluids and Transport<\/h3>\r\n

In Chapters 18\u201321, students examine the principal means of transport for materials needed to support the human body, regulate its internal environment, and provide protection.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 18 Blood<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 19 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 20 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 21 The Lymphatic System and Immunity<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Unit 5: Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange<\/h3>\r\n

In Chapters 22\u201326, students discover the interaction between body systems and the outside environment for the exchange of materials, the capture of energy, the release of waste, and the overall maintenance of the internal systems that regulate the exchange. The explanations and illustrations are particularly focused on how structure relates to function.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 22 The Respiratory System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 23 The Digestive System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 24 Nutrition and Metabolism<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 25 The Urinary System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 26 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid\u2013Base Balance<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Unit 6: Human Development and the Continuity of Life<\/h3>\r\n

The closing chapters examine the male and female reproductive systems, describe the process of human development and the different stages of pregnancy, and end with a review of the mechanisms of inheritance.<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 27 The Reproductive System<\/p>\r\n

Chapter 28 Development and Genetic Inheritance<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Pedagogical Foundation and Features<\/h2>\r\n

Anatomy and Physiology<\/em> is designed to promote scientific literacy. Throughout the text, you will find features that engage the students by taking selected topics a step further.<\/p>\r\n\r\n