Just because A&P is complicated, doesn’t mean learning it has to be.
Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 21st Edition
uses reader-friendly writing, visually engaging content, and a wide range of teaching and learning support to ensure classroom success. Focusing on the unifying themes of structure and function and homeostasis, author Kevin Patton uses a very conversational and easy-to-follow narrative to guide you through difficult A&P material. The new edition of this two-semester text has been updated to ensure you have a better understanding of how the entire body works together. In addition, you can connect with the textbook through a number of free electronic resources, including　, an electronic coloring book, 3D animations, and more!
Conversational writing style
at a 11.7 reading level (the lowest available for 2-semester A&P books) makes text engaging and easy to understand.
Updated
Genetics
chapter
includes important advancements in that field.
content on osmosis
revised to make it more simple and accurate.
More than 1,400
full-color photographs and drawings
illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and bring difficult concepts to life. Includes a unique
color key
to show color scheme that is used consistently throughout the book (for example, bones are off white, enzymes are lime green, nucleus is purple).
UNIQUE!
Consistent unifying themes
, such as the
Big Picture
and
Cycle of Life
sections in each chapter, help you comprehend the interrelation of body systems and how the structure and function of these change in relation to age and development.
Numerous feature boxes
including:
Language of Science and Language of Medicine, Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, FYI, Sport and Fitness, and Career Choices
provide interesting and important sidebars to the main content.
Quick Check Questions
reinforce learning by prompting you to review what you’ve just read.
Chapter outlines, chapter objectives and study tips
begin each chapter.
NEW!
Integrative Unit Closers
ties together content with integrative critical thinking questions.
NEW! Additional and updated
Connect It!
boxes
(renamed from A&P Connect) provide relevant "bonus" information for you to explore.
NEW! All-new animations in the text and on Evolve companion site
help you understand the reasoning and knowledge behind each answer and assist with recalling correct answers.