Human Anatomy (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Frederic H. Martini (Author), Michael J. Timmons (Author), Robert B. Tallitsch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 032163201X | ISBN-13: 978-0321632012 | Publication Date: November 29, 2008 | Edition: 6

With its clarity of presentation, vibrant art palette, new readert and instructor media supplements, and expanded focus on clinical material, the Sixth Edition of the best-selling text for Human Anatomy is better than ever! This award-winning textbook features an atlas-style format to showcase the art program, which is known for its appropriately detailed anatomical illustrations and exceptionally clear photographs of tissues and cadavers. Time-saving study tools help readers arrive at a complete understanding of human anatomy.

KEY TOPICS: An Introduction to Anatomy, The Cell, Tissues and Early Embryology, The Integumentary System, The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure, The Skeletal System: Axial Division, The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division, The Skeletal System: Articulations, The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization, The Muscular System: Axial Musculature, The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature, Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy, The Nervous System: Neural Tissue, The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves, The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves, The Nervous System: Pathways And Higher-Order Functions, The Nervous System:  Autonomic Division, The Nervous System: General and Special Senses, The Endocrine System, The Cardiovascular System: Blood, The Cardiovascular System: The Heart, The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation, The Lymphoid System, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, The Reproductive System, The Reproductive System: Embryology and Human Development.

MARKET: For all readers interested in human anatomy.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A comprehensive introduction to human anatomy for students majoring in biology or fulfilling prerequisites for nursing, allied health, or pre-med programs. The book has an outstanding art program that combines award-winning medical illustrations by William Ober, M.D. and cadaver and bone photos by the renown biomedical photographer Ralth Hutchings. The text also includes innovative pedagogical elements which make this book the clear choice for introductory anatomy courses. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Since its first edition, Human Anatomy has been praised for its clarity of presentation, its outstanding visually-oriented illustration program, and its ability to help readers understand anatomical structures. Enhanced illustration and photo program. Important topics are updated and new tables have been added that condense and integrate anatomical information. Includes greater number of anatomical structures and more in-depth descriptions. For biologists, medical personal, or anyone interested in human anatomy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 912 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 6 edition (November 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032163201X
• ISBN-13: 978-0321632012
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Anatomy

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Worth the Weight, April 14, 2006

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Douglas Long (San Rafael, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Anatomy, 5th Edition (Hardcover)

I am an EMT working on nursing pre-requisites, and I read this book, as well as Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care, and Marieb's book on anatomy. This is the best if you take the subject seriously. The large size allows for better graphics, which is important in this field. The text is uniformly excellent. I also like the fact that developmental anatomy (fetal development) is separate, so you can only go to that if you're interested. Lot's of cadaver pics, which are very important in showing that real bodes are not coveniently neon and coordinated colors.

BTW, the other two books mentioned are also good. Marieb offers less material, and the A&P for Emergency Care is for paramedicine. If this area is new to you and you need excellent grades, find a local paramedic A&P class (40 hours), which is the best way to get a head start.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars same as the 5th edition almost the same as the 4th-- only $100 more!!, November 4, 2009

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JA Hart "Jenn" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Anatomy (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used this book for an undergraduate Anatomy course, it is virtually THE SAME as the 5th edition with the exception of a few (four to be exact) pictures. Do you need the new photos?? No. Why? Because they are shown in other parts of the book anyways.
The only other difference is that they "updated" a select few of the "old terms" to "newer terms" (terms NOT widely used or taught) it caused a huge problem when referring to something specific in lectures and labs, our instructor even had our class cross them out or add the more commonly used terms to our books.
The book is also massive and very awkwardly shaped; it will not fit into any book bag or backpack ever. Sadly I was one of the only students in my class who's book binding lasted through the semester too--everyone had problems with pages falling out and the binding simply ripping apart. Sad because at over a hundred dollars it should make it through a simple 18 week class!! I worked in a bookstore for years and was shocked as I've never seen that happen to so many people.
My advice is to buy an older edition as it's more than half the cost.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but be aware..., October 4, 2009

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G. Hokanson (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Human Anatomy (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book was required for an Anatomy 1 class. I elected to buy it new through Amazon thinking that it would be the same as the package available from the school bookstore. While I saved about $50.00, I did not receive the CD and the atlas that was packaged with the bookstore version; this fact was not clearly stated in the book description. Otherwise, I have no complaints. Oh wait, yes I do - the book weighs a ton and is very unweildy.