product title: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Global Edition, 12th Edition

For courses in 2-semester A&P

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology addresses the needs of today's A&P students with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how students use and process visual information, guiding them through complex figures to deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.

The 12th Edition delivers thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support student learning. An extensive review and revision ensures the content aligns better with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved language-sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters.

Format types

Mastering with eText = Access to the blended learning platform, merging digital content with complementary homework, tutorials, and assessments. Includes the accompanying eText.

Mastering is an advanced online learning platform created by Pearson to enhance your educational experience. It offers a variety of interactive and personalized tools designed to help you grasp complex concepts in subjects like science and engineering.

Key benefits of Mastering include immediate feedback on assignments and quizzes, enabling you to learn from your mistakes and understand the material more deeply. The platform also provides a wide array of practice exercises, tutorials, and multimedia resources that cater to different learning styles. By using Mastering, you can boost your academic performance, stay engaged with your coursework, and manage your study time more efficiently.

New to this edition

• Revised text and images to align with contemporary values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, to ensure the content reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved language-sensitivity and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters. 
• Select Spotlight Figures now feature vertical orientation for best viewing on mobile devices. They feature 1- or 2-page presentations of tough A&P topics that focus on physiology and use text-art integration for easier reading and studying.
• All Clinical Notes have been revised and updated. New Clinical Notes reflect current topics such as alcohol, sex and gender, and types of vaccinations currently available.
• Changed 'Tips & Tools' to 'Tips' - these are brief and concrete learning tools that give students simple analogies and easy memory devices to help them remember facts and concepts. 
• All homeostasis figures revised to enhance understanding.
• Boldfaced terms on a page focus student attention on important information and link the word to a corresponding structure in the art.