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| Human Anatomy (3rd Edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Elaine Nicpon Marieb, Jon Mallatt
Publisher: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd Pkg
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Pages: 844
Shipping Weight (pounds): 4.7
Dimensions (inch): 11.5 x 10.8 x 1.3
ISBN: 0805349200
Dewey Decimal Number: 611
EAN: 9780805349207
Publication Date: August 2, 2000
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A traditional approach to the study of human anatomy December 30, 2008
The authors of this book have chosen to present human anatomy in the traditional "systems" manner (nervous system, respiratory system, etc) instead of interacting sections (upper thoracic, lower limbs, etc). Complicated systems (such as the nervous system) are broken up into different chapters, and certain organs (heart, blood vessels) also receive their own chapters. All in all, the book was well organized and made studying easy.
The book opens with an introduction to body orientation, those terms doctors and nurses use to describe locations of disease and pain relative to certain parts of the body. The second chapter is a brisk jaunt through the structure of cells. The third chapter is a fascinating introduction to embryology, and the fourth chapter focuses on tissues. Chapters 5-25 are the actual anatomy systems chapters.
The text simplifies many concepts and biological pathways with color-coded charts, tables, and figures. Interesting diseases and conditions are scattered throughout each chapter, which makes some of the dry text more interesting, because they tend to bring together different chunks of knowledge from a particular chapter.
I found the chapter on the lymphatic and immune systems to be somewhat thin, but since much of the anatomy of those systems is covered in other chapters, it's perhaps understandable. Also, I'm not sure why there wouldn't be a chapter on the exocrine system(s).
The book is bundled with A Brief Atlas of the Human Body, which gives a nice summary of tissues and provides cadaver examples of all bones, muscles, and organs.
Subjects of each chapter:
1.Description of body orientation
2.Cells
3.Embryology
4.Tissues
5.Skin
6.Introduction to bones
7.Axial skeleton
8.Appendicular skeleton
9.Joints
10.Skeletal muscle tissue
11.Muscles of the body
12.Introduction to the nervous system and nervous tissue
13.Central nervous system
14.Peripheral nervous system
15.Autonomic nervous system
16.Hearing, taste, smell
17.Blood
18.The heart
19.Blood vessels
20.Lymphatic and immune system
21.Respiratory system
22.Digestive system
23.Urinary system
24.Reproductive system
25.Endocrine system
 book review October 28, 2008
Great! got the book on time. Description matched the received book exactly. I would recommend purchasing books through amazon.com
Good for basic anatomy November 9, 2006
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Got this book for a college level human anatomy course. Compared with other similar level anatomy books this one ranks high. Generally easy to read and interesting enough to keep one reading. Overall its an anatomy book and as such it should provide a good overview of human anatomy with just enough physiology to keep one interested in the material and provide a greater insight into what it is your learning, thereby helping to keep the material relevant and easy to recall. And as such this book meets expectations.
 human anatomy September 21, 2005
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The book was lost in the mail. I, however, received a full refund on my purchase. I did receive the atlas that went with it.
One of the best text books I've read yet... October 21, 2002
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I have the new 5th edition. As a nursing student this text has been extremely easy to read and understand the concepts. It keeps you interested in the information with practical examples and lively dialogue and includes helpful memory tips. It also comes with a cd-rom and access to a web site that really help you study and review the material. My only complaint is the chemistry chapter (Chpt. 2) is a little long and dry but then that is probably due to the subject matter and not the author. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
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