Estimated Length: 180–250 pages
Why This Book Was Written
How to Use This Book
What Is Anatomy?
What anatomy means
Why anatomy is important
Anatomy vs. physiology
Levels of body organization
Basic medical terminology
The Human Body at a Glance
The body's major systems
How the systems work together
Homeostasis explained simply
Directional Terms
Superior and inferior
Anterior and posterior
Medial and lateral
Proximal and distal
Body planes
Body cavities
Cells
What is a cell?
Cell structure
Organelles
Cell division
Cell specialization
Tissues
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Introduction to Bones
Functions of bones
Bone structure
Bone growth
Bone repair
The Skull
The Vertebral Column
The Rib Cage
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Joints
Introduction to Muscles
Types of muscles
Muscle contraction
Muscle movements
Muscles of the Head
Muscles of the Neck
Muscles of the Chest
Back Muscles
Arm Muscles
Leg Muscles
Introduction to the Nervous System
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nerves
The Five Senses
The Heart
Blood Vessels
Blood
Circulation
How We Breathe
The Nose
The Lungs
Gas Exchange
The Mouth
The Esophagus
The Stomach
The Small Intestine
The Large Intestine
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Kidneys
The Urinary Tract
How Urine Is Formed
Hormones
Major Endocrine Glands
Male Reproductive Anatomy
Female Reproductive Anatomy
Lymphatic System
The Immune System
The Skin
Hair
Nails
Common Medical Imaging
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Common Injuries
Fractures
Sprains
Muscle tears
Anatomy in Everyday Life
Good posture
Exercise
Aging
Injury prevention
Anatomical Terminology
Bones of the Human Body
Muscles of the Human Body
Major Organs
Medical Abbreviations
Anatomy Quiz
Answer Key
Glossary
References
Index