Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey

Key differences between 3rd and 2nd editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 4 years (2014 vs 2010).
• Colbert's Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions was first published in 2006.
• Each chapter includes Points of Interest summaries.
• List of new discussions in the Third Ed.:
• Chapter 4: disease-causing prions.
• Chapter 6: muscle contraction mechanism.
• Chapter 9: meninges (three layers of connective tissue).
• Chapter 13: separate discussion on coronary circulation, which is responsible for delivering blood to the heart (myocardium).
• Chapter 18:
• hormonal regulation of female reproductive cycle.
• new separate section on male reproductive system.
• New Appendix E "Vitamins and Minerals" covers food sources, functions, effects of deficiencies and toxicities.