Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies

Some people think that knowing about what goes on inside the human body can sap life of its mystery¿which is too bad for them. Anybody who''s ever taken a peak under the hood knows that the human body, and all its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call life can be a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection.

Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you''ll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. Whether you''re a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who''s curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.

• Understand the meaning of term