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Student Center Anatomy and Physiology, Second Edition
Instructor Center The unity of form and function
Kenneth S. Saladin
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Table of Contents

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Part One

Organization of the Body 1

Chapter 1

Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology 1

The Scope of Anatomy and Physiology 2

The Origins of Biomedical Science 3

Scientific Method 7

Human Evolution 9

The Nature of Human Life 12

Homeostasis and Feedback 19

Review of Major Themes 21

Chapter Review 25

Atlas A

General Orientation to Human Anatomy 28

Anatomical Position 29

Anatomical Planes 30

Directional Terms 31

Surface Anatomy 31

Body Cavities and Membranes 35

Organ Systems 38

A Visual Survey of the Body 38

Testing Your Recall 50

Testing Your Comprehension 50

Chapter 2

Matter and Energy 51

Chemical Elements and Atomic Structure 52

Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Bonds 57

Mixtures 60

Acids, Bases, and pH 63

Chemical Reactions 65

Energy and Metabolism 67

Ionizing Radiation 69

Chapter Review 71

Chapter 3

The Molecules of Life 76

Inorganic Molecules 77

Carbon and Organic Molecules 79

Carbohydrates 81

Lipids 85

Proteins 87

Enzymes and Metabolism 93

Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids 96

Chapter Review 100

Chapter 4

Cellular Form and Function 103

Concepts of Cellular Structure 104

The Cell Surface 108

The Cytoplasm 116

Membrane Transport I: Filtration and Simple Diffusion 123

Membrane Transport II: Carrier-Mediated and Bulk Transport 128

Chapter Review 137

Chapter 5

Genetics and Cellular Function 140

The Nucleus and Nucleic Acids 141

Protein Synthesis and Secretion 146

DNA Replication and the Cell Cycle 153

Chromosomes and Heredity 159

Chapter Review 168

Chapter 6

Histology 171

The Study of Tissues 172

Epithelial Tissue 174

Connective Tissue 180

Nervous and Muscular Tissue-Excitable Tissues 190

Intercellular Junctions, Glands, and Membranes 191

Tissue Growth, Development, Death, and Repair 197

Chapter Review 201

 

Part Two

Support and Movement 205

Chapter 7

The Integumentary System 205

Structure of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 206

Functions of the Skin 213

Hair and Nails 214

Cutaneous Glands 220

Diseases of the Skin 222

Connective Issues 227

Chapter Review 228

Chapter 8

Bone Tissue 231

Tissues and Organs of the Skeletal System 232

Histology of Osseous Tissue 235

Bone Development 240

Physiology of Osseous Tissue 243

Bone Disorders 248

Chapter Review 254

Chapter 9

The Skeletal System 257

Overview of the Skeleton 258

The Skull 260

The Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage 275

The Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb 285

The Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb 293

Connective Issues 303

Chapter Review 304

Chapter 10

Joints 307

Joints and Their Classification 308

Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Bony Joints 309

Synovial Joints 312

Anatomy of Selected Diarthroses 323

Chapter Review 336

Chapter 11

The Muscular System 339

The Structural and Functional Organization of Muscles 340

Muscles of the Head and Neck 348

Muscles of the Trunk 359

Muscles Acting on the Shoulder and Upper Limb 370

Muscles Acting on the Hip and Lower Limb 386

Connective Issues 401

Chapter Review 402

Atlas B

Surface Anatomy 404

The Importance of External Anatomy 405

Head and Neck 406

Trunk 407

Upper Limb 410

Lower Limb 412

Muscle Self-Testing Exercise 418

Chapter 12

Muscular Tissue 419

Types and Characteristics of Muscle Tissue 420

Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle 421

The Nerve-Muscle Relationship 424

Behavior of Skeletal Muscle Fibers 429

Behavior of Whole Muscles 436

Muscle Metabolism 439

Cardiac and Smooth Muscle 444

Chapter Review 450

 

Part Three

Integration and Control 453

Chapter 13

Nervous Tissue 453

Overview of the Nervous System 454

Cells of the Nervous System 456

Electrophysiology of Neurons 463

Synapses 472

Neural Integration 478

Chapter Review 486

Chapter 14

The Central Nervous System 490

Overview of the Central Nervous System 491

Meninges, Ventricles, Cerebrospinal Fluid, and Blood Supply 496

The Spinal Cord 501

The Hindbrain and Midbrain 507

The Forebrain 512

Higher Brain Functions 519

Chapter Review 533

Chapter 15

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflexes 537

General Anatomy of the Peripheral Nervous System 538

The Cranial Nerves 541

The Spinal Nerves 550

Somatic Reflexes 562

The Autonomic Nervous System: Introduction and Anatomy 568

The Autonomic Nervous System: Physiology 577

Connective Issues 583

Chapter Review 584

Chapter 16

Sense Organs 587

Properties and Types of Sensory Receptors 588

The General Senses 589

The Chemical Senses 593

Hearing and Equilibrium 599

Vision 611

Chapter Review 633

Chapter 17

The Endocrine System 637

Overview of the Endocrine System 638

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 640

Other Endocrine Glands 648

Hormones and Their Actions 661

Stress and Adaptation 670

Eicosanoids and Other Chemical Messengers 671

Connective Issues 675

Chapter Review 676

 

Part Four

Regulation and Maintenance 680

Chapter 18

The Circulatory System: Blood 680

Functions and Properties of Blood 681

Plasma 683

Blood Cell Production 686

Erythrocytes 690

Blood Types 696

Leukocytes 700

Hemostasis-The Control of Bleeding 704

Chapter Review 712

Chapter 19

The Circulatory System: The Heart 715

Gross Anatomy of the Heart 716

Cardiac Muscle and the Cardiac Conduction System 726

Electrical and Contractile Activity of the Heart 729

Blood Flow, Heart Sounds, and the Cardiac Cycle 733

Cardiac Output 739

Chapter Review 745

Chapter 20

The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation 749

General Anatomy of the Blood Vessels 750

Blood Pressure, Resistance, and Flow 756

Capillary Exchange 763

Venous Return and Circulatory Shock 766

Special Circulatory Routes 769

Anatomy of the Pulmonary Circuit 770

Anatomy of the Systemic Arteries 770

Anatomy of the Systemic Veins 786

Connective Issues 797

Chapter Review 798

Chapter 21

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems 802

The Lymphatic System 803

Nonspecific Resistance 811

General Aspects of Specific Immunity 819

Humoral Immunity 823

Cellular Immunity 827

Immune System Disorders 832

Connective Issues 838

Chapter Review 839

Chapter 22

The Respiratory System 843

Anatomy of the Respiratory System 844

Mechanics of Ventilation 854

Neural Control of Ventilation 860

Gas Exchange and Transport 862

Blood Chemistry and the Respiratory Rhythm 870

Respiratory Disorders 871

Connective Issues 876

Chapter Review 877

Chapter 23

The Urinary System 881

Functions of the Urinary System 882

Anatomy of the Kidney 883

Urine Formation I: Glomerular Filtration 888

Urine Formation II: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion 894

Urine Formation III: Water Conservation 898

Urine and Renal Function Tests 901

Urine Storage and Elimination 904

Connective Issues 910

Chapter Review 911

Chapter 24

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 915

Water Balance 916

Electrolyte Balance 922

Acid-Base Balance 927

Chapter Review 935

Chapter 25

The Digestive System 938

General Anatomy and Digestive Processes 939

The Mouth Through Esophagus 941

The Stomach 949

The Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas 958

The Small Intestine 964

Chemical Digestion and Absorption 968

The Large Intestine 974

Connective Issues 980

Chapter Review 981

Chapter 26

Nutrition and Metabolism 984

Nutrition 985

Carbohydrate Metabolism 995

Lipid and Protein Metabolism 1004

Metabolic States and Metabolic Rate 1006

Body Heat and Thermoregulation 1009

Chapter Review 1013

 

Part Five

Reproduction and Development 1016

Chapter 27

The Male Reproductive System 1016

Sexual Reproduction 1017

Sex Determination and Development 1018

Male Reproductive Anatomy 1022

Puberty and Climacteric 1030

Spermatogenesis, Spermatozoa, and Semen 1031

Male Sexual Response 1037

Chapter Review 1043

Chapter 28

The Female Reproductive System 1046

Reproductive Anatomy 1047

Puberty and Menopause 1056

Oogenesis and the Sexual Cycle 1058

Female Sexual Response 1065

Pregnancy and Childbirth 1067

Lactation 1074

Connective Issues 1080

Chapter Review 1079

Chapter 29

Human Development 1084

Fertilization and Preembryonic Development 1085

Embryonic and Fetal Development 1090

The Neonate 1096

Aging and Senescence 1103

Chapter Review 1113

Appendix A: Periodic Table of the Elements A-1

Appendix B: Answers to Testing Your Recall Questions A-2

Appendix C: Understanding Biomedical Vocabulary A-6


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