Anatomy & Physiology Essentials provides a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the amazing human body. Highly illustrated, this text delivers detailed information about all of the boy systems. Special sections in each chapter focus on related diseases and disorders--what happens when a particular system fails to function as it should? Engaging features in each chapter will spark curiosity about relevant and interesting topics related to the human body and how the study of anatomy and physiology relates to the real world of healthcare.