Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition [Hardcover]

Gerard J. Tortora (Author), Sandra R. Grabowski (Author), Bonnie Roesch (Author), Gerald J. Tortora (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0471366927 | ISBN-13: 978-0471366928 | Edition: 9th

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology has been the market leading text through many editions due to its solid scientific presentation of the principles of the human structure and function. Equally important has been the pioneering and continually evolving efforts of the authors to develop an outstanding illustration program and innovative pedagogical features that promote understanding. The product of years of teaching experience, this text provides a superb balance between anatomy and physiology while emphasizing correlation between normal physiology and pathophysiology, normal anatomy and pathology, and homeostasis and homeostatic imbalances.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...well worth the price...the anatomical atlas and interactive CD ROM are added value." (RAD Magazine, September 2000)

About the Author

Gerard J. Tortora, Bergen Community College and
Sandra Reynolds Grabowski, Purdue University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 9th edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471366927
• ISBN-13: 978-0471366928
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #749,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anatomy and Physiology student, March 12, 2000

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Stephen Eder (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

This is the finest of all available books on Anatomy and physiology. The text is clear and easy to understand. The pictures easy on the eye and help to simplify the complex subjects covered. Scattered throughout the book are 'clinical correlates' which relate chapter information to 'real life' medical problems. These correlates help to integrate the information presented. The book contains clear histology slides and occasional pictures of cadaver dissections. The treatment of subjects is thorough including, for example, dysrhythmias in the chapter on cardiac anatomy and physiology. Accompanying the book is an atlas of the skeleton. Bright colors are used in all of the pictures and flow charts. The table of contents is thorough, clearly dividing up each chapter. I would Reccomend Tortora and Grabowski's A&P textbook for a two semester course in anatomy and physiology.

This is a review of the 8th edition

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wearing out my highlighter!, January 3, 2001

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Jodie Skinner (St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

I think this book is very easy to understand and there are several modes used to clarify the same information as not everyone learns the same way. Some are word oriented, some pictures, some graphs, etc..this textbook is impressive in this regard. I really like the clinical applications! I was dissapointed by the CD and really found it a waste of time so I have only used it one time..I just regard it as a freebie like a fancy bookmark. The accompanying lab manual is beneficial as it covers much of the same material but in non-repetetive ways. I will probably keep this book as a reference as opposed to selling it back when the course is done.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Edition, October 24, 2000

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David Weitzmon (Fairfield, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

I loved this book it is my bible. I found it the most comprehensive guide that I have ever read. The only thing that other books have over it is the CD-Rom could be a little more interactive and more helpful. But the book rocked. It has that ablity to take you from the basis of all knowledge of this field of study and slowly and carfully unfold the knowledge in just the right way that it establishes it in your mind forever. I loved it and look forward to using it in other ways not just in class.