Human Anatomy & Physiology

*For the two-semester A &P course.* **Equipping learners with 21 st-century skills to succeed in A &P and beyond** ***Human Anatomy & Physiology ***by best-selling authors Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn motivates and supports learners at every level, from novice to expert, equipping them with 21st century skills to succeed in A&P and beyond. Each carefully paced chapter guides students in advancing from mastering A&P terminology to applying knowledge in clinical scenarios, to practicing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for entry to nursing, allied health, and exercise science programs. From the very first edition, *Human Anatomy & Physiology* has been recognized for its engaging, conversational writing style, easy-to-follow figures, and its unique clinical insights. The **11 th Edition** continues the authors’ tradition of innovation, building upon what makes this the text used by more schools than any other A&P title and addressing the most effective ways students learn. Unique **chapter-opening roadmaps** help students keep sight of “big picture” concepts for organizing information; **memorable, familiar analogies** describe and explain structures and processes clearly and simply; an expanded number of **summary tables** and **Focus Figures** help learners focus on important details and processes; and a **greater variety and range of self-assessment questions** help them actively learn and apply critical thinking skills. To help learners prepare for future careers in health care, **Career Connection Videos** and **Homeostatic Imbalance** discussions have been updated, and end-of-chapter **Clinical Case Studies** have been extensively reworked to include **new NCLEX-Style questions**. Mastering A&P features new **Interactive Physiology 2.0** tutorials, new **Focus Figure Mini-Animations,** and new **customizable Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL 3.1) Flashcards** , complementing *Human Anatomy & Physiology* and providing a cohesive learning experience for today’s learners. **Also available with Mastering A &P** Mastering™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach *every* student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. Mastering A&P assignments support interactive features in the text, including new Interactive Physiology 2.0 tutorials, new, customizable Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) Flashcards, new Focus Figure “Mini-Animation” Coaching Activities, new Building Vocabulary Coaching Activities, Dynamic Study Modules, Learning Catalytics **™** , 3D animations, lab study tools, *Get Ready for A &P*, plus a variety of Art Labeling Questions, Clinical problem-solving activities, and more. **Note:** You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering A&P does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering A&P, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and Mastering A&P, search for: **0134756363 / 9780134756363 Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText Access Card Package ** **Package consists of:** * **0134580990 / 9780134580999 Human Anatomy & Physiology** * **0134777549 / 9780134777542 Mastering A &P with Pearson eText ValuePack Access Card for Human Anatomy & Physiology**