Research Help: Biology Research Guide: Anatomy & Physiology

Suggested Books

The following is a list of current books that deal with topics in Anatomy & Phisiology. This includes both general texts and others on more specific topics.

Anatomy and Physiology by Kevin T. Patton; Gary A. Thibodeau
Call Number: QP34.5.T49 2010 Atlas
ISBN: 9780323055321
Publication Date: 2009-02-12
Contains an overview of main concepts on how the human body works.
The Human Body in Health and Disease - Softcover by Gary A. Thibodeau; Kevin T. Patton
Call Number: QP34.5.T495 2010
ISBN: 9780323054928
Publication Date: 2009-03-12
An introductory text that features thorough descriptions & detailed illustrations.
The Student's Anatomy of Exercise Manual by Ken Ashwell
Call Number: QP301.A84 2012
ISBN: 9781438001135
Publication Date: 2012-10-01
How the body responds to exercise, which includes full-color anatomical illustrations.
Cellular Physiology and Metabolism of Physical Exercise by Livio Luzi (Editor)
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9788847024182
Publication Date: 2011-12-16
A detailed account of cellular processes in the human body.
The Spark of Life by Frances Ashcroft
Call Number: QP341.A77 2012
ISBN: 9780393078039
Publication Date: 2012-09-24
Covers the role of electricity in the human body & its processes.
The Drunken Monkey by Robert Dudley
Call Number: GT2884.D84 2014
ISBN: 9780520275690
Publication Date: 2014-05-01
Biological interpretation of how alcohol affects the human body.

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy Atlases
Anatomy Atlases is an anatomy digital health sciences library. Links to additional sources for anatomy.
BIODIDAC Histology Images
Hundreds of microscopic images of animal and plant tissues.
The Digestive System
Essentially an online textbook about the digestive system. Each section has an icon to show if it is basic, core information or more advanced.
eSkeletons
Site includes photos of the human skeleton, videos and additional info on each bone and has skeletons of other primates.
Get Body Smart
Human anatomy and physiology animations.
HyperBrain: Online Neuroanatomy Tutorial
An in-depth tutorial on brain anatomy. Includes brain atlas, glossary, and quizzes.
Inner Body: Your Guide to Human Anatomy Online
Choose the human system you want (skeletal, nervous, digestive, etc.). Then click on the highlights to get detailed information.
Muscle Atlas
Clear illustrations and brief descriptions of the muscles of humans. Divided into Upper and Lower Extremities.
Nursing Anatomy & Physiology
Links for human anatomy and physiology specifically for nursing students.

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