The Human Body. Linking Structure and Function

• 1. Cells – Fundamental Units of Life
• 2. Tissues – Cells Working Together
• 3. Skin
• 4. The Skeleton
• 5. The Muscular System
• 6. The Nervous System
• 7. Special Senses – Vision and Hearing
• 8. The Lymphoid System and Immunity
• 9. The Endocrine System
• 10. The Circulatory System
• 11. The Respiratory System
• 12. The Digestive System
• 13. The Urinary System
• 14. The Reproductive System
• 15. Integrating the Functional Anatomy

The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the human anatomy, making it an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. Each chapter delves into a specific organ system, elaborating on how the unique structures within the body contribute to its overall functionality.

Organized by organ system, this succinct publication presents the functional relevance of developmental studies and integrates anatomical function with structure. A new chapter presents the functional anatomy of a joint, including the skeleton, muscles, connective tissues, nerves and vessels.

Written by a leader in the field for upper undergraduate, graduate and postdoc market, as well as professors and researchers studying functional anatomy, developmental biology, physiology and across the life sciences, dentistry, and nursing.

• Key features:
  • Focuses on bodily functions and the human body's unique structure
  • Offers insights into disease and disorders and their likely anatomical origin
  • Explains how developmental lineage influences the integration of organ systems