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Table of Contents

Volume 1 (Units 1 & 2)

Unit 1: Levels of Organization
An Introduction to the Human Body
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Structural Organization of the Human Body
Functions of Human Life
Requirements for Human Life
Homeostasis
Anatomical Terminology
Medical Imaging
The Chemical Level of Organization
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 Cellular Level of Organization
. The Cell Membrane
. The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
. The Nucleus and DNA Replication
. Protein Synthesis
. Cell Growth and Division
. Cellular Differentiation
The Tissue Level of Organization
. Types of Tissues
. Epithelial Tissue
. Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
. Muscle Tissue and Motion
. Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
. Tissue Injury and Aging

Unit 2: Support and Movement
The Integumentary System
. Layers of the Skin
. Accessory Structures of the Skin
. Functions of the Integumentary System
. Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
Bone Tissue and the Skeletal 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 .
Axial Skeleton
. Divisions of the Skeletal System
. The Skull
. The Vertebral Column
. The Thoracic Cage
. Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
. The Pectoral Girdle
. Bones of the Upper Limb
. The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
. Bones of the Lower Limb
. Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
. Classification of Joints
. Fibrous Joints
. Cartilaginous Joints
. Synovial Joints
. Types of Body Movements
. Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
. Development of Joints
Muscle Tissue
. 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
The Muscular System
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

Volume 2 (Units 3 & 4)

Unit 3 : Regulation, Integration, and Control
The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Nervous Tissue
The Function of Nervous Tissue
The Action Potential
Communication Between Neurons
Anatomy of the Nervous System
. The Embryologic Perspective
. The Central Nervous System
. Circulation and the Central Nervous System
. The Peripheral Nervous System
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
. Sensory Perception
. Central Processing
. Motor Responses
The Autonomic Nervous System
. Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
. Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
. Central Control
. Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
The Neurological Exam
. Overview of the Neurological Exam
. The Mental Status Exam
. The Cranial Nerve Exam
. The Sensory and Motor Exams
. The Coordination and Gait Exams
The Endocrine System
. 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

Unit 4 : Fluids and Transport
The Cardiovascular System: Blood
. An Overview of Blood
. Production of the Formed Elements
. Erythrocytes
. Leukocytes and Platelets
. Hemostasis
. Blood Typing
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
. Heart Anatomy
. Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
. Cardiac Cycle
. Cardiac Physiology
. Development of the Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
. Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
. Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
. Capillary Exchange
. Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
. Circulatory Pathways
. Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
The Lymphatic and Immune System
Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
The Immune Response against Pathogens
Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
Transplantation and Cancer Immunology

Volume 3 (Units 5 & 6)

Unit 5: Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange
The Respiratory System
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Lungs
The Process of Breathing
Gas Exchange
Transport of Gases
Modifications in Respiratory Functions
Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
The Digestive System
. Overview of the Digestive System
. Digestive System Processes and Regulation
. The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
. The Stomach
. The Small and Large Intestines
. Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
. Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
Metabolism and Nutrition
. Overview of Metabolic Reactions
. Carbohydrate Metabolism
. Lipid Metabolism
. Protein Metabolism
. Metabolic States of the Body
. Energy and Heat Balance
. Nutrition and Diet
The Urinary System
. Physical Characteristics of Urine
. Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
. Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
. Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
. Physiology of Urine Formation
. Tubular Reabsorption
. Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
. Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
. Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
. The Urinary System and Homeostasis
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
. Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
. Water Balance
. Electrolyte Balance
. Acid-Base Balance
. Disorders of Acid-Base Balance

Unit 6: Human Development and the Continuity of Life
The Reproductive System
. Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
. Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
. Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Development and Inheritance
. Fertilization
. Embryonic Development
. Fetal Development
. Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
. Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
. Lactation
. Patterns of Inheritance
Index

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Table of Contents

Volume 1 (Units 1 & 2)

Unit 1: Levels of Organization
An Introduction to the Human Body
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Structural Organization of the Human Body
Functions of Human Life
Requirements for Human Life
Homeostasis
Anatomical Terminology
Medical Imaging
The Chemical Level of Organization
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 Cellular Level of Organization
. The Cell Membrane
. The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
. The Nucleus and DNA Replication
. Protein Synthesis
. Cell Growth and Division
. Cellular Differentiation
The Tissue Level of Organization
. Types of Tissues
. Epithelial Tissue
. Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
. Muscle Tissue and Motion
. Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
. Tissue Injury and Aging

Unit 2: Support and Movement
The Integumentary System
. Layers of the Skin
. Accessory Structures of the Skin
. Functions of the Integumentary System
. Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
Bone Tissue and the Skeletal 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 .
Axial Skeleton
. Divisions of the Skeletal System
. The Skull
. The Vertebral Column
. The Thoracic Cage
. Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
. The Pectoral Girdle
. Bones of the Upper Limb
. The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
. Bones of the Lower Limb
. Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
. Classification of Joints
. Fibrous Joints
. Cartilaginous Joints
. Synovial Joints
. Types of Body Movements
. Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
. Development of Joints
Muscle Tissue
. 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
The Muscular System
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

Volume 2 (Units 3 & 4)

Unit 3 : Regulation, Integration, and Control
The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Nervous Tissue
The Function of Nervous Tissue
The Action Potential
Communication Between Neurons
Anatomy of the Nervous System
. The Embryologic Perspective
. The Central Nervous System
. Circulation and the Central Nervous System
. The Peripheral Nervous System
The Brain and Cranial Nerves
. Sensory Perception
. Central Processing
. Motor Responses
The Autonomic Nervous System
. Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
. Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
. Central Control
. Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
The Neurological Exam
. Overview of the Neurological Exam
. The Mental Status Exam
. The Cranial Nerve Exam
. The Sensory and Motor Exams
. The Coordination and Gait Exams
The Endocrine System
. 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

Unit 4 : Fluids and Transport
The Cardiovascular System: Blood
. An Overview of Blood
. Production of the Formed Elements
. Erythrocytes
. Leukocytes and Platelets
. Hemostasis
. Blood Typing
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
. Heart Anatomy
. Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
. Cardiac Cycle
. Cardiac Physiology
. Development of the Heart
The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
. Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
. Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
. Capillary Exchange
. Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
. Circulatory Pathways
. Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
The Lymphatic and Immune System
Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Barrier Defenses and the Innate Immune Response
The Adaptive Immune Response: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
The Adaptive Immune Response: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
The Immune Response against Pathogens
Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
Transplantation and Cancer Immunology

Volume 3 (Units 5 & 6)

Unit 5: Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange
The Respiratory System
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Lungs
The Process of Breathing
Gas Exchange
Transport of Gases
Modifications in Respiratory Functions
Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
The Digestive System
. Overview of the Digestive System
. Digestive System Processes and Regulation
. The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
. The Stomach
. The Small and Large Intestines
. Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
. Chemical Digestion and Absorption: A Closer Look
Metabolism and Nutrition
. Overview of Metabolic Reactions
. Carbohydrate Metabolism
. Lipid Metabolism
. Protein Metabolism
. Metabolic States of the Body
. Energy and Heat Balance
. Nutrition and Diet
The Urinary System
. Physical Characteristics of Urine
. Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
. Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
. Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
. Physiology of Urine Formation
. Tubular Reabsorption
. Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
. Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
. Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
. The Urinary System and Homeostasis
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
. Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
. Water Balance
. Electrolyte Balance
. Acid-Base Balance
. Disorders of Acid-Base Balance

Unit 6: Human Development and the Continuity of Life
The Reproductive System
. Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
. Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
. Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Development and Inheritance
. Fertilization
. Embryonic Development
. Fetal Development
. Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
. Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
. Lactation
. Patterns of Inheritance
Index

 

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6 Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
7 Work, Energy, and Energy Resources
8 Linear Momentum and Collisions
9 Statics and Torque
10 Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
11 Fluid Statics
12 Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
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Index (Vol 1 – 3)
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14 Heat and Heat Transfer Methods
15 Thermodynamics
16 Oscillatory Motion and Waves
17 Physics of Hearing
18 Electric Charge and Electric Field
19 Electric Potential and Electric Field
20 Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm’s Law
21 Circuits, Bioelectricity, and DC Instruments
22 Magnetism
23 Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies
24 Electromagnetic Waves
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
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D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Index (Vol 1 – 3)
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27 Wave Optics
28 Special Relativity
29 Introduction to Quantum Physics
30 Atomic Physics
31 Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
32 Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
33 Particle Physics
34 Frontiers of Physics
Appendices
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15  Thermodynamics
16  Oscillatory Motion and Waves
17  Physics of Hearing
18  Electric Charge and Electric Field
19  Electric Potential and Electric Field
20  Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm’s Law
21  Circuits, Bioelectricity, and DC Instruments
22  Magnetism
23  Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies
24  Electromagnetic Waves
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C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Index (Vol 1 – 3)

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25 Geometric Optics
26 Vision and Optical Instruments
27 Wave Optics
28 Special Relativity
29 Introduction to Quantum Physics
30 Atomic Physics
31 Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
32 Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
33 Particle Physics
34 Frontiers of Physics
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Index (Vol 1 – 3)

Volume 1 of 3 Chapter Headings

1 Introduction: The Nature of Science and Physics
2 Kinematics
3 Two-Dimensional Kinematics
4 Dynamics: Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity
6 Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
7 Work, Energy, and Energy Resources
8 Linear Momentum and Collisions
9 Statics and Torque
10 Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
11 Fluid Statics
12 Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
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26 Vision and Optical Instruments
27 Wave Optics
28 Special Relativity
29 Introduction to Quantum Physics
30 Atomic Physics
31 Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
32 Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
33 Particle Physics
34 Frontiers of Physics
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Index (Vol 1 – 3)

Volume 1 of 3 Chapter Headings

1 Introduction: The Nature of Science and Physics
2 Kinematics
3 Two-Dimensional Kinematics
4 Dynamics: Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity
6 Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
7 Work, Energy, and Energy Resources
8 Linear Momentum and Collisions
9 Statics and Torque
10 Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
11 Fluid Statics
12 Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications
Appendices
A Atomic Masses
B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Index (Vol 1 – 3)
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13 Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws
14 Heat and Heat Transfer Methods
15 Thermodynamics
16 Oscillatory Motion and Waves
17 Physics of Hearing
18 Electric Charge and Electric Field
19 Electric Potential and Electric Field
20 Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm’s Law
21 Circuits, Bioelectricity, and DC Instruments
22 Magnetism
23 Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies
24 Electromagnetic Waves
Appendices
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B Selected Radioactive Isotopes
C Useful Information
D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
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