Introduction to the Human Body

by Gerard J. Tortora

The Sixth Edition offers a balanced introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology. It successfully blends stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body and to provide readers with a basic understanding of structure and function. With its concise writing style that emphasizes core content over extraneous detail, the book focuses on homeostasis as the underlying principle for understanding from and function.

Genres: Textbooks, Science, Reference, Medical, Nonfiction

720 pages, Hardcover

First published March 21, 1998

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good reference but it should only be as a supplement to another book because while it is indeed a great introduction to physiology, it does not cover the details as much. It's a great gateway to understanding Berne & Levy since that reference assumes you know the basics and just dives into the complicated parts immediately.

[Katharine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is some of my required reading for a Nutritional Therapy training I am currently involved in. I needed to ready chapter 20, so I skipped ahead and read it. This is essentially a text book with some pretty technical language and I felt it was difficult to grasp the concepts without building up my knowledge throughout the chapters. Also, how fun is it to read most science textbooks? But, the chapter was short and well organized, so I won't complain too much.

[Christopher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yup, it was an A&P textbook.

[Elizabeth]

gift from Sara Powell

[Aran · Rating 3 out of 5]

BIO170, Spring 2012

[Gína · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it :)

[Ahmed Elaraby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book which introduces basics for the human biology.

[Nan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid A&P text for class

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Competent and useful text-book if you ignore the fruitcakes on the cover.

[Inez Beall]

Required class for Physical Therapy Assisting.