General Human Anatomy (Lange et al.)

by Jennifer Lange et al.

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The purpose of this textbook is to serve as a resource for students who are taking a first semester human anatomy course. All efforts were made to ensure the material covered in this resource is consistent, accurate, and accessible. This material was also designed to be equitable, diverse, and inclusive. (Thumbnail Image credit: "Lynch - Drawing Superficial subcutaneous structures of the face and neck - no labels" at AnatomyTOOL.org by Patrick J. Lynch and C. Carl Jaffe, license: CC BY.)

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Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. ProgramPage
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. Preface and Acknowledgements
  8. About the Authors
  9. 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
  10. 1.1: Introduction to the Human Body
  11. 1.2: Overview of Anatomy
  12. 1.3: Structural Organization of the Human Body
  13. 1.4: Anatomical Terminology
  14. 1.5: Medical Imaging
  15. 1.6: Anatomical Atlas - Anatomical Terminology
  16. 1.7: Practice Practical - Anatomy Introduction
  17. 2: Cellular Level of Organization
  18. 2.1: Introduction to the Cellular Level of Organization
  19. 2.2: The Cell Membrane
  20. 2.3: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
  21. 2.4: The Nucleus
  22. 2.5: Cell Growth and Division
  23. 2.6: Cellular Differentiation
  24. 3: Tissue Level of Organization
  25. 3.1: Introduction to the Tissue Level of Organization
  26. 3.2: Types of Tissues
  27. 3.3: Epithelial Tissue
  28. 3.4: Connective Tissue
  29. 3.5: Muscle Tissue
  30. 3.6: Nervous Tissue
  31. 3.7: Tissue Injury and Aging
  32. 3.8: Anatomical Atlas - Tissues
  33. 3.9: Practice Practical- Tissues
  34. 4: Integumentary System
  35. 4.1: Introduction to the Integumentary System
  36. 4.2: Layers of the Skin
  37. 4.3: Accessory Structures of the Skin
  38. 4.4: Functions of the Integumentary System
  39. 4.5: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
  40. 4.6: Anatomical Atlas - Integumentary System
  41. 4.7: Practice Practical - Integumentary System
  42. 5: Bone Tissue and Skeletal System
  43. 5.1: Introduction to Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
  44. 5.2: Functions of the Skeletal System
  45. 5.3: Bone Structure
  46. 5.4: Bone Formation and Development
  47. 5.5: Fractures and Bone Repair
  48. 5.6: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue Health
  49. 5.7: Bone Classification
  50. 5.8: Anatomical Atlas - Bone Tissue and Bone Structure
  51. 5.9: Practice Practical - Bone Tissue and Bone Structure
  52. 6: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
  53. 6.1: Introduction to the Skeleton System
  54. 6.2: Divisions of the Skeletal System
  55. 6.3: The Skull
  56. 6.4: The Vertebral Column
  57. 6.5: The Thoracic Cage
  58. 6.6: The Pectoral Girdle
  59. 6.7: Bones of the Upper Limb
  60. 6.8: The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
  61. 6.9: Bones of the Lower Limb
  62. 6.10: Embryonic Development of the Skeleton
  63. 6.11: Anatomical Atlas - Skeleton
  64. 6.12: Practice Practical - Skeleton
  65. 7: Joints
  66. 7.1: Introduction
  67. 7.2: Classification of Joints
  68. 7.3: Synovial Joints
  69. 7.4: Types of Body Movements
  70. 7.5: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
  71. 7.6: Diseases and Injuries of Joints
  72. 7.7: Anatomical Atlas - Joints
  73. 7.8: Practice Practical - Joints
  74. 8: Muscle Tissues and Muscle Structure
  75. 8.1: Introduction to Muscle Tissue
  76. 8.2: Muscle Tissues
  77. 8.3: Skeletal Muscle Organ Structure
  78. 8.4: Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
  79. 8.5: Anatomical Atlas - Muscle Tissues
  80. 8.6: Practice Practical- Muscle Tissues
  81. 9: Muscular System
  82. 9.1: Introduction to the Muscular System
  83. 9.2: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
  84. 9.3: Naming Skeletal Muscles
  85. 9.4: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
  86. 9.5: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
  87. 9.6: Appendicular Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
  88. 9.7: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
  89. 9.8: Anatomical Atlas - Muscular System
  90. 9.9: Practice Practical- Muscles
  91. 10: Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  92. 10.1: Introduction to the Nervous System
  93. 10.2: Organization and Functions of the Nervous System
  94. 10.3: Anatomy of Nervous Tissue
  95. 10.4: Synapses
  96. 10.5: Development of the Nervous System
  97. 10.6: Anatomical Atlas - Nervous Tissue
  98. 10.7: Practice Practical - Nervous Tissue
  99. 11: Central Nervous System
  100. 11.1: Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  101. 11.2: Support and Protection of the Brain
  102. 11.3: Brain - Cerebrum
  103. 11.4: Brain - Diencephalon, Brainstem, Cerebellum and Limbic System
  104. 11.5: Spinal Cord
  105. 11.6: Anatomical Atlas - Central Nervous System
  106. 11.7: Practice Practical - Central Nervous System
  107. 12: Peripheral Nervous System
  108. 12.1: Introduction to the Peripheral Nervous System
  109. 12.2: Nerve and Ganglion Structure
  110. 12.3: Cranial Nerves
  111. 12.4: Spinal Nerves and Their Branches
  112. 12.5: Anatomical Atlas - Peripheral Nervous System
  113. 12.6: Practice Practical
  114. 13: Somatic Senses
  115. 13.1: Introduction to the Somatic Senses
  116. 13.2: Sensory Modalities and General Senses
  117. 13.3: Hearing and Balance
  118. 13.4: Vision
  119. 13.5: Taste and Smell
  120. 13.6: Anatomical Atlas - Somatic Senses
  121. 13.7: Practice Practical - Somatic Senses
  122. 14: Autonomic Nervous System
  123. 14.1: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
  124. 14.2: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
  125. 14.3: Autonomic Synapses and Effects
  126. 14.4: Central Control of Autonomic Function
  127. 14.5: Anatomical Atlas - Autonomic Nervous System
  128. 14.6: Practice Practical - ANS
  129. 15: Endocrine System
  130. 15.1: Introduction to the Endocrine System
  131. 15.2: An Overview of the Endocrine System
  132. 15.3: Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
  133. 15.4: Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Glands
  134. 15.5: Adrenal Glands
  135. 15.6: Pineal Gland
  136. 15.7: Gonadal and Placental Hormones
  137. 15.8: Endocrine Pancreas
  138. 15.9: Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
  139. 15.10: Development and Aging of the Endocrine System
  140. 15.11: Anatomical Atlas - Endocrine System
  141. 15.12: Practice Practical- Endocrine System
  142. 16: Cardiovascular System - Blood
  143. 16.1: Introduction to Blood
  144. 16.2: An Overview of Blood
  145. 16.3: Erythrocytes
  146. 16.4: Leukocytes and Platelets
  147. 16.5: Production of the Formed Elements
  148. 16.6: Anatomical Atlas - Blood
  149. 16.7: Practice Practical- Blood
  150. 17: Cardiovascular System - Heart
  151. 17.1: Introduction to the Heart
  152. 17.2: Heart Anatomy
  153. 17.3: Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
  154. 17.4: Coronary Circulation
  155. 17.5: Development of the Heart
  156. 17.6: Anatomical Atlas - Heart
  157. 17.7: Practice Practical- Heart
  158. 18: Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels
  159. 18.1: Introduction to Blood Vessels and Circulation
  160. 18.2: Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
  161. 18.3: Circulatory Pathways
  162. 18.4: Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
  163. 18.5: Anatomical Atlas - Blood Vessels and Circulation
  164. 18.6: Practice Practical- Blood Vessels and Circulation
  165. 19: Lymphatic System
  166. 19.1: Introduction to the Lymphatic System
  167. 19.2: Functions of the Lymphatic System
  168. 19.3: Anatomy of Lymphatic Vessels
  169. 19.4: Anatomy of Lymphatic Organs and Tissues
  170. 19.5: Anatomical Atlas - Lymphatic System
  171. 19.6: Practice Practical- Lymphatic System
  172. 20: Respiratory System
  173. 20.1: Introduction to the Respiratory System
  174. 20.2: The Lungs
  175. 20.3: Conducting Zone
  176. 20.4: Respiratory Zone
  177. 20.5: Embryonic Development of the Respiratory System
  178. 20.6: Anatomical Atlas - Respiratory System
  179. 20.7: Practice Practical - the Respiratory System
  180. 21: Digestive System
  181. 21.1: Introduction to the Digestive System
  182. 21.2: Organs of the Digestive System
  183. 21.3: Digestive System Processes and Regulation
  184. 21.4: Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
  185. 21.5: Stomach
  186. 21.6: Small and Large Intestines
  187. 21.7: Accessory Organs - Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
  188. 21.8: Anatomical Atlas - Digestive System
  189. 21.9: Practice Practical- Digestive system
  190. 22: Urinary System
  191. 22.1: Introduction to the Urinary System
  192. 22.2: Overview of the Kidney
  193. 22.3: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
  194. 22.4: Urinary Tract
  195. 22.5: Anatomical Atlas - Urinary System
  196. 22.6: Practice Practical- Urinary System
  197. 23: Reproductive Systems
  198. 23.1: Introduction to the Reproductive System
  199. 23.2: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
  200. 23.3: Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
  201. 23.4: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  202. 23.5: Practice Practical- the Reproductive System
  203. 23.6: Anatomical Atlas - Reproductive Systems
  204. 24: Embryology and Fetal Development
  205. 24.1: Overview of Embryology and Fetal Development
  206. 24.2: Fertilization
  207. 24.3: Embryonic Development
  208. 24.4: Fetal Development
  209. 24.5: Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
  210. 24.6: Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
  211. 24.7: Lactation
  212. Back Matter
  213. Index
  214. Glossary
  215. Detailed Licensing