Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology

Key differences between 9th and 8th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 3 years (2016 vs 2013).
• The First edition of "Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology" was written by Sylvia S. Mader and published in 1990.
• Many art pieces were updated.
• Chapter 1: Medical focus covers diffusion tensor imaging and functional MRI.
• Chapter 2: Medical focus highlights latest research about radiation effects on cell-cell junctions.
• Chapter 4:What's New reading on 3D printing with the capacity to create complex tissues.
• Chapter 5: Section on functions of the skin.
• Chapter 7:
• Section on skeletal muscle groups.
• Medical focus on benefits of physical activity updated with latest research findings and practical recommendations on how to incorporate exercise into everyday life.
• Chapter 8: Two What's New readings:
• Epidural stimulation in spinal cord injuries.
• Human brain model to study Alzheimer's disease.
• Chapter 10: What's New reading about artificial pancreas system, transplantation of beta cell, and DRI BioHub (a bioengineered mini-organ).
• Chapter 12:
• The most recent American Heart Association recommendations.
• What's New reading about novel stent for the severe stroke.
• Chapter 15:
• New medications for the management of obesity.
• Medical Focus about gastrointestinal diseases.
• Chapter 17:
• Recent research on endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Modern trends in infertility treatment.
• Chapter 19:
• What's New reading on bioengineering and "designer babies".
• Material on DNA repair, cell-free DNA testing.