Anthony's Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 20th Edition

Learning about the human body shouldn't feel like a daunting task. Anatomy & Physiology is designed with you in mind, offering a student-friendly approach that makes complex concepts clear, engaging, and relevant. With its approachable writing style, vibrant visuals, and extensive learning support, this textbook empowers you to succeed in your A&P journey.

New to this Edition:

• Focused Chapters: Delve deeper into key topics with new, dedicated chapters on Cell Reproduction, the Autonomic Nervous System, Endocrine Regulation, and Endocrine Glands, providing a more focused and manageable learning experience.
• Expanded A&P Connect: Explore even more fascinating connections and real-world applications with expanded A&P Connect sections, covering topics like respiratory protective strategies, "meth mouth," chromosome territories, gene therapy, and the wonders of amino acids.
• Enhanced Visuals and Content: Benefit from the latest scientific knowledge and dynamic new artwork, ensuring your learning is both current and engaging.

Key Features:

• Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of the human body with over 1,400 vibrant, full-color photographs and drawings, enhanced by a comprehensive color key for easy identification of structures and processes.
• Unifying Themes: Connect the dots and understand the bigger picture with recurring themes like the "Big Picture" and "Cycle of Life" sections, which emphasize the interrelationships between body systems and how they change over time.
• Manageable Learning: Master complex topics with ease through strategically broken-down chapters that present information in smaller, more digestible pieces.
• Interactive Learning: Expand your knowledge beyond the textbook with A&P Connect, guiding you to online resources where you can explore disease states, health professions, and more.
• Language Support: Navigate the world of A&P terminology with confidence using the Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine, providing pronunciations, definitions, and word part breakdowns for key concepts.
• Anatomical Atlas: Gain a visual overview of the human body with the Brief Atlas of the Human Body, a handy reference tool featuring over 100 full-color supplemental photographs of surface and internal anatomy.