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Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it! In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, you'll find it here. A brief description introduces each body system. Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages. Precise labels accurately identify every structure. Unique anatomical views - like the cross section of the hand - highlight every detail in full color. Every page tells you the orientation of every figure - no more guessing at what you're viewing. Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology. New To This Edition: New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage that's even more relevant to the study of A&P today Body Structure-anatomical position and regional terms Cells, Tissues, and the Integumentary System-the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosis Human Microbiome-the human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven disease Skeletal System-the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular System-the neuromuscular junction Nervous System-simple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cord The Senses-cutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine System-endocrine gland stimuli Circulatory System-hematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heart New table: Complete blood count