Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function tells a story comprised of many layers, including core science, clinical applications, the history of medicine, and evolution of the human body. Saladin combines this humanistic perspective on anatomy and physiology with vibrant photos and art to convey the beauty and excitement of the subject. To help students manage the tremendous amount of information in this introductory course, the narrative is broken into short segments, each framed by expected learning outcomes and self-testing review questions.

PART ONE- ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY
1 Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology
   -ATLAS A General Orientation to Human Anatomy
2 The Chemistry of Life
3 Cellular Form and Function
4 Genes and Cellular Function
5 The Human Tissues 

PART TWO- SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT 
6 The Integumentary System 
7 Bone Tissue
8 The Skeletal System
9 Joints
10 The Muscular System 
   -ATLAS B Regional and Surface Anatomy 
11 Muscular Tissue 

PART THREE- INTERNAL COORDINATION AND CONTROL
12 Nervous Tissue 
13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes 
14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
15 The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes 
16 Sense Organs 
17 The Endocrine System

PART FOUR- CIRCULATION AND DEFENSE
18 The Circulatory System: Blood
19 The Circulatory System: Heart 
20 The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
21 The Lymphoid and Immune Systems

PART FIVE- INTAKE AND OUTPUT 
22 The Respiratory System 
23 The Urinary System 
24 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidâ"Base Balance
25 The Digestive System 
26 Nutrition and Metabolism

PART SIX-REPRODUCTION AND THE LIFE CYCLE
27 The Male Reproductive System 
28 The Female Reproductive System 
29 Human Development and Aging 

APPENDIX A: Answer Keys 
APPENDIX B: Symbols, Weights, and Measures 
APPENDIX C: Periodic Table of the Elements 
APPENDIX D: The Genetic Code and Amino Acids 
APPENDIX E: Medical Word Roots and Affixes