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Introduction
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Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Structural Organization of the Human Body
Functions of Human Life
Requirements for Human Life
Homeostasis
Anatomical Terminology
Medical Imaging
Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
Chemical Bonds
Chemical Reactions
Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
The Cell Membrane
The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
The Nucleus and DNA Replication
Protein Synthesis
Cell Growth and Division
Cellular Differentiation
Types of Tissues
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
Muscle Tissue and Motion
Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
Tissue Injury and Aging
Layers of the Skin
Accessory Structures of the Skin
Functions of the Integumentary System
Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
The Functions of the Skeletal System
Bone Classification
Bone Structure
Bone Formation and Development
Fractures: Bone Repair
Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
Divisions of the Skeletal System
The Skull
The Vertebral Column
The Thoracic Cage
Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
The Pectoral Girdle
Bones of the Upper Limb
The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
Bones of the Lower Limb
Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Classification of Joints
Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Types of Body Movements
Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
Development of Joints
Overview of Muscle Tissues
Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
Types of Muscle Fibers
Exercise and Muscle Performance
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Smooth Muscle
Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
Naming Skeletal Muscles
Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Nervous Tissue
The Function of Nervous Tissue
The Action Potential
Communication Between Neurons
The Embryologic Perspective
The Central Nervous System
Circulation and the Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Sensory Perception
Central Processing
Motor Responses
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
Central Control
Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
Overview of the Neurological Exam
The Mental Status Exam
The Cranial Nerve Exam
The Sensory and Motor Exams
The Coordination and Gait Exams
An Overview of the Endocrine System
Hormones
The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
The Thyroid Gland
The Parathyroid Glands
The Adrenal Glands
The Pineal Gland
Gonadal and Placental Hormones
The Endocrine Pancreas
Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
Development and Aging of the Endocrine System
An Overview of Blood
Production of the Formed Elements
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes and Platelets
Hemostasis
Blood Typing
Heart Anatomy
Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
Appendix
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