With the 12th Edition of Essentialsof Human Anatomy & Physiology, science educator Suzanne Keller joinsbestselling author Elaine Marieb in helping learners focus on theessential What, How, & Why ofA&P, without getting sidetracked in unnecessary details.

Thoroughly updated with dozensof new figures, photos, and current information on medical recommendations andterminology, the 12th Edition continues to set the standardfor brief, accessible one-semester A&P texts. The authors' hallmark clearand friendly writing style has been strengthened with familiar analogies andabundant mnemonic cues that help students learn and remember concepts.Continuing to offer just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinicalcoverage, engaging new chapter previews help learners hone in on what structuresand functions they are studying, how they function,and why they are important to learn.