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I purchased book knowing it had been used and highlighted, and found that with it being highlighted, it is easier for me to study from and grasp the most important concepts out of it. It arrived on time, and matched description when purchasing, WIll be purchasing from here again in future

3-1/2 Stars?
I just completed an A&P class using this book.I think this book is a nightmare for an attention-deficit person.The pages are incredibly "busy" and it is hard to focus on the concepts being presented.On the other hand, the illustrations and charts are good and helpful (maybe they just need a visually better layout).I found myself having to read, re-read, and map out the information myself differently because for me it was not presented in a clear way.

The CD rom that comes with this is helpful to quiz yourself.The student workbook is tedious in that it simply reprints all the diagrams in the book and has you color and label them.After I did the first chapter I was thoroughly fed up with it.Labeling:helpful.Coloring for 2 hours:not helpful.

Memmler's- The structure and function of the human body
I liked this book but the newest edition has more illustrations and examples..But still, it's a good acquisition and for the price it is very well paid. Worth it.

Ok
In all honesty I'm just not that impressed with this book. It is required text for one of my classes and I will use it in 2 others as well. It's just not very engaging to me.

Not a good book for practical nursing

This book is one of my text books for practial nursing. It has been very frustrating to read. The information is not always clear.I have to find other books that will help me to understand the information. ... Read more

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Developed specifically for the one-term market, this text offers the essentials of anatomy and physiology in a direct, concise format. Students benefit from striking and precise full-color art that enhances the author's straightforward, clear writing style. The author's vast teaching experience enables him to accurately present the appropriate vocabulary and detail that an allied health/physical education major needs. ... Read more

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A wonderful and beautiful book
This is the most beautiful book I have yet seen on the Human Body, and it's tiny!It was reviewed as follows in THE LANCET, the top British medical journal, in Aug 04:"The renaissance of anatomy heralded by Vesalius in 1543, and the physiological discoveries of the ensuing centuries, "has exploded us into innumerable bits, mostly studied in dead humans or half-dead furry mammals, a far cry from a whole". So writes Moff Betts, a Welsh doctor, in the first of nearly 30 short and witty passages accompanied by beautiful woodcuts in this pocket-sized gift book. Descriptions of DNA, the cell, embryology, and the heart are curi-ously interspersed with the ancient humours, the odd numerology of bodily proportions, and eastern systems of chakras and kundalini. Betts fosters a sense of overall connectedness despite chasms of scale and religion. I felt I was reading a distillation of ancient alchemical tomes, a 19th-century Matt Ridley, or perhaps even Paracelsus for Dummies, and while the text is beguilingly simple, it is neither dumbed down nor stripped of scientific vocabulary.The descriptions are rich and artful, and typically within a stone's throw of modern scientific understanding. An example: "the thymus shrinks after your first birthday, and by dotage it has all but been replaced by fat cells. So as the years roll by, the school of discrimination between self and nonself gradually fades, a thymic idea of what one life is." If some chapters reach too far into cleverness, or fail to escape the necessary triteness of explaining molecular biology in a page, these sins are forgivable. Betts delights in connections between the molecular and the cosmic, conveying a sense of mystery and a love of his subject. One chapter ends: "the cockles of your heart are warmth-sensitive organelles whose anatomical location has yet to be discovered." Feel your chest as you finish reading this book-there they are.
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Introduction to the Human Body has provided countless readers with a strong understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Now in its much-anticipated seventh edition, this book presents the latest information in the field combined with an effective blend of stunning art and clearly written concepts. It approaches the study of the human body system by system, beginning with a look at the integumentary system. Readers will also benefit from the popular features that are integrated throughout the pages, such as Focus on Wellness Essays, Common Disorders, Focus on Homeostasis, and Clinical Applications. These are powerful learning tools that help make important concepts easier to understand. ... Read more

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Nothing Special
Nothing special about this book. Just your typical run of the mill anatomy textbook. Buy something else or a physiology textbook if it is cheaper.

anantomy -smatormy
it's req. reading. it seems like a good book as far as texts go, but the teacher still shows us slides from other sources and makes comments that lead me to be that the book isn't as comprehensive as it could be.

Excellent drawings of body structures
Book is very good at keeping "fluff" material to a minimum.The drawings are wonderful (better than the actual anatomy dummies).It is hard material so I would get text early and pre-read as much as you can before class starts to leave more time for studying later.

Excellent textbook!
I recently finished an introductory course in anatomy/physiology, and this was the textbook we used. It is an excellent way to introduce yourself to the various systems that compose our bodies. I would recommend this for anyone who wants a basic understanding of the body without having to go to medical school.

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Book is in great condition. I thought it would be shipped to my house a little sooner though. ... Read more

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Like its predecessors, this new edition offers a balanced introduction to the human body. It provides an effective blend of stunning art and clearly written text to ensure that readers gain a solid understanding of the material. Both authors remain active in teaching, so the book includes powerful and effective learning assistance throughout. ... Read more

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Excellent text
This book is fantastic. I learned a lot from it and the organization of the material was great. It even offers "Checkpoints" for focus on what you just read, and the answers for the "Critical Thinking" questions and "Self-quizzes" are in the back of the book.These questions are so helpful...my instructor actually used several like them on our exams. My only gripe with this text is that a few of the answers to the Self-Quizzes are incorrect. But if you've done your work, you'll be able to tell the answer doesn't jive. Hopefully in the next edition they'll do more meticulous editing on that.But they give you the usual A&P stuff, and then apply it to real-life diagnoses & situations.

great for massage therapy students
Required material for some massage students, this book is a great deal, saving nearly 40-50% off what you'd pay at the student book store or anywhere else for that matter. Has excellent diagrams and explanations to help through a/p.

Anatomy Review
This text book is very informative and easy to understand. We bought this and the Intro to the Human Body Study Guide. It comes with an interactive CD which enhances the curriculum. ... Read more

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It was in great condition and arrived when expected.Will purchase from here again in future. ... Read more

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An exploration of the cosmic origins of human beings and the evolutionary laws which govern their development. Armin Husemann applies musical principles as a method of gaining insight into the structure of the human body and the forces that work on it. He seeks to utilize our experience of music and explain the physiological and anatomical relationships in the body, as well as illuminate the spiritual influences which determine physical development. Drawing on artistic exercises set out by Rudolf Steiner to develop a better understanding of these influences, the book explores the cosmic origins of human beings and the evolutionary laws which govern their development. ... Read more

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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology enables allied health professionals to efficiently and effectively master the essentials of anatomy and physiology as well as understand the balance between homeostasis and disruptions to homeostasis. Features such as Looking Back to Move Ahead help refresh basic concepts and make connections from system to system and concept to concept. Rich in clinical resources that highlight disruptions to homeostasis, the book also includes a special box in each chapter that focuses on Wellness. These unique discussions help allied health professionals make the connections between knowledge of form and function with optimal healthy choices. ... Read more

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Buying college books
The product was fine (just a book). The company I bought it from was terrible. It took 4 weeks to get my book. They gave no way to track the book, I had no idea where it was or when I'd get it. My collage class had started and I had no book. I'll never order from them again. Barns and noble next time.

Help full
Good condition. Couldn't get the online code to work at first but the code is cap sensitive. But the online tests help a lot

introduction to the human body
Concise and easy to read. Pictures are good. This is a review for me and am enjoying this book more than the first time I took A&P. ... Read more

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Human Body Systems: Structure, Function and Environment is written for readers who want to learn about their bodies. Focusing primarily on the organ systems that comprise the body, readers will learn the mainparts of each system and how they operate, as well as what happens when things go wrong. ... Read more

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Memmler's the human body in health and disease
The book came before it was even due to be delivered!!!AWESOME!!!!
I bought it used but it was in perfect condition. Thank you so much!!!!!! ... Read more

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The master of science fiction discusses the structure and operation of the human body, from the basic skeleton to the reproductive system, offering up-to-date information in biotechnology, transplant surgery, and more. Reissue. LJ. ... Read more

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Mr sci-fiction talks talks structure & funtion
He starts us out withone cell and the keeps our mindeye focus through the process that makes us we. Easy to stay with this guy; he keeps it simply complex by throwing cool facts your MD would have to look up. Along with witty analagies thatre-enforce the that people are best at nothihg but master of everything per small chaneges that gave us the right stuff. nice quik read prior to college Anat-Phys ... Read more

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A lavishly illustrated introduction to the functions of the human body provides double-page spreads and clearly written text that use comparisons and analogies from everyday life to convey the facts about our "incredible living machine." ... Read more

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Such a great learning tool!
This is definitely a great buy! We came across this at our doctor's office and it sparked a whole afternoon of conversations about the human body.It boils down complex topics to a level that is easy for preschoolers to understand without being overly basic.

My daughter really liked it
My 2 1/2 year old daughter has been very interested in how the body works. She liked this book very much and we read it a lot for a week or two. I was a little disappointed just in that there was no flow to the book. It seemed a bit disjointed. But I would recommend it, especially for the very young crowd. It's a good intro but I think I'll also be looking for what's next.

Very good book to start
This book is excellent for the 2-3 years old baby!! It's easy to read and easy to understand!!

The Human Body (Scholastic First Discovery)
My four year old has enjoyed this book very much. The transparencies with different systems of the body are especially fun. However she was disappointed and confused that it doesn't in any way include the reproductive organs, so we ended buying a more sophisticated anatomy book that was more satisfying.

Human Body
My daughter (3) loves this book.She tells us her own stories about the "human body" now. :) ... Read more

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Why do foods taste different? Why is my hair curly? Play and find out! How? By choosing one of the 50 simple experiments in Janice VanCleave's Play and Find Out About the Human Body. Your child will discover the answers to lots of fun questions as you team up to play together and explore the wonder of our world. Each experiment includes illustrations, a list of easy-to-find materials, and simple, step-by-step instructions. ... Read more

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Simple, effective experiments!
I love the Janice VanCleave's Play & Find out series & this book is no exception. It is written for 4-7 year olds. It has great, simple enough activities to do with your kids to make science & the human body come alive. It has great information and is VERY user friendly. Make today's play day a day they will not only enjoy, but will remember and learn from! It has such simple, but interesting ideas that really make the point stick.

Best preschool science series!
I am a science teacher and I absolutely adore the Janice VanCleave science series.
It is HIGHLY appropriate for the early childhood set.
Older kids - 7 and up may find it too babyish however.
Every topic starts out with a question: i.e. I wonder why hair is curly and straight... And then it leads you through a very age appropriate/simple experiment and a few enrichment activities...
Each topic then ends in a very short explanation... The book has illustrations and each question is maybe 3 pages long total, before it goes on to another question.
I HIGHLY reccomend it as the BEST science series that I know of for young children. Experiences are the best science learning tools for this age.. more than reading non-fiction and such, although that has benefits as well..
Buy these books!!

Great Book!
I checked this book out at my library and loved it so much I plan to purchase one.I home school my preschooler.This book was perfect.My child enjoyed the experiments.It's nice to have educational books like this geared directly at the younger child.I spend a great deal of time researching the internet and the library to find good science activities for us.This and the remaining books in the series will definatly be added to our home library and should save me some time.

I love this book!
The experiements in this book are simple, yet answer the question wonderfully.My children (4,6,7) all enjoyed the activities, which lastedjust long enough for their short attention span.Best suited for youngchildren (5 yrs old), I would recommend this to any Parent of a preschoolchild.

A great book to introduce pre-schoolers to the body.
This book is a good introduction to the human body for very youngchildren. I attempted to interest my children in the book (6 and 9 yearsold), but ready answers to the books questions came from their own personalknowledge not the book. They were not interested in the "Let's findout!" portion and came up with their own experiments to investigatethe questions.

I suppose that a child with little natural curiosity wouldfind this book interesting. But if you are trying to introduce new conceptsto your children there are better bets. ... Read more

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The main goal of this book is to present principles of classical mechanics using case studies involving human movement. The book assumes a background in calculus and physics. Vector algebra and vector differentiation are introduced in the text and are used to describe the motion of objects. Advanced topics such as three-dimensional motion mechanics are treated in some depth. Whenever possible, the analysis is also presented graphically, by using diagrams and software-created sequences of human movement in an athletic event or a dance performance. Each chapter contains illustrative examples and problem sets.

It can be used for as a text for undergraduate biomedical engineering students in their core course in mechanics. It can also be an used as a text for a graduate course in sports biomechanics, and as a supplement for general engineering statics and dynamics courses. In addition, the book will be of interest to orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists and graduate students in sports medicine.

"Human Body Dynamics is a remarkable book. A concise, comprehensive, well-written and well illustrated first chapter gives a necessary introduction to the anatomy of the human body. In the following chapters human body dynamics is explored using the principles of classical mechanics. The concluding chapter deals with the methods of three-dimensional mechanics. With these powerful tools, a myriad of very interesting problems are solved. This, I would say is the dessert of the feast."H. Bülent Atabek, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, The Catholic University of America.

"This book represents a very ambitious undertaking of providing, in a single volume, a comprehensive exposition of the kinematics and dynamics governing the motion of the human body as well as a complete course of general mechanics. The author has been remarkably successful in achieving both objectives. He has produced a very accessible text without sacrificing the accuracy of arguments and avoiding undue simplifications of the problems. The book should prove to be a great value to the practitioners in orthopedics, sports medicine and bioengineering research. University students interested in careers in medicine or bioengineering may find it an interesting alternative to the standard courses in mechanics."Maciej P. Bieniek, Renwick Professor Emeritus of Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University.

"The distinguishing feature of this book is that the development of the fundamentals of classical mechanics, which govern the biological applications, is so careful and precise, despite its compactness. This book will be especially appealing to students of human body motion who are seriously interested in understanding the laws which determine that motion. It most certainly should be owned and studied by all instructors of courses in biomechanics."Frank L. DiMaggio, Carleton Professor of Civil Engineering, Columbia University. ... Read more

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Really Biomechanics and a Good Buy
A very good presentation of the knowledge of engineering mechanics applied to human motion. The first chapter provides a necessary and sufficient outline of the human system and the related studies. After that, basic engineering mechanics theories are discussed with elaborations and examples zeroing on human body motions. A candidate for a textbook for undergraduate course in biomechanics, and a book to be owned by engineering mechanics instructors. ... Read more

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This four-color atlas is bundled with the text upon request, and includes 107 bone and 47 soft tissue photographs with easy-to-read labels. Featuring photos taken by renowned biomedical photographer Ralph Hutchings, this high-quality photographic atlas makes an excellent resource for the classroom and laboratory and is referenced in appropriate figure legends throughout the text. ... Read more

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Good choice for an additional study aid
This was a good choice as an additional study aid to assist with learning Human Anatomy and Physiology.Provides a more realist approach to learning and puts everything into perspective for the student.

Perfect Transaction
Product received in exact perfect condition as described.The price was great.Thank you so much!

Great for lab
Loved this for anatomy 1. We didn't get cadavers at my school, so this really cut it for me. Pictures are large and clear, and well saturated. The labels are great to memorize from.

Have not recieved the book
I ordered this book more than three weeks ago and have not recieved it till today the 28th of feb. I sent a note to the sellers and i was told they would get back to me. Yet nobody has cared to tell me what is going on with my order.

Awesome
This had amazing pictures that were very clearly detailed. The quality of the paper used was impeccable. I used this for anatomy and physiology- big help! ... Read more

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The Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1.247 vibrant engravings, many in color, as well as a subject index with 13.000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn.

One of the first and still one of the best. An invaluable help for biology,anat.phys. and pre-med. students. ... Read more

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Gray's Anatomy
The book arrived in extremely good condition, and the price was very reasonable.I have always wanted a Gray's Anatomy book but could never afford it.I would buy from this seller again.Thank you for an accurate description on the sales page.

For artists too...
I had a copy of this many years ago, in college.No, not a medical student but rather an art student.

It's still the best book for studying how to draw the human figure.There's another that is very helpful, "Art Anatomy" by William Rimmer but you really do still need Grey's Anatomy of the Human Body to get all the details.

Great deal!
Great price - I bought it new for what most were selling it used.It was delivered in 3 days with standard shipping.The illustrations in this book are incredibly detailed - a must for anatomy students.

Biology Students
One of the first and still one of the best.An invaluable help for biology and pre-med students.An excellent textbook suppliment that will be use through graduate school.

I wish it had more physiology diagrams.

Biology student
One of the first and still the best.An invaluable help for anat and phys students.This is excellent as textbook supliment that will improve understanding even through graduate school.

I wish it included more physiology diagrams. ... Read more

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great
the book was in great condition even tho it had writing in it every useful

Quick, and Simple
I didn't realize until after my first class that I needed this study guide.And with 4 chapters to do the first week, I didn't have time to wait for it.Fortunately they were quick, and made it simple.It cost a little extra for next day shipping, but I got it on time, and homework got done.Thanks for being reliable. ... Read more