Bones of the head and trunk
9 Bones of the head and trunk Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the divisions of the skeleton • the bones of the head • the…
Bones of the limbs
10 Bones of the limbs Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the bones comprising the upper limbs • the bones comprising the lower limbs Bones of…
The reproductive system
25 The reproductive system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the male reproductive system • the female reproductive system • the menstrual cycle Reproduction Meiosis Reproduction…
The heart and blood vessels
14 The heart and blood vessels Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structure of the heart and major blood vessels • the function of the…
The circulation
15 The circulation Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the systemic, pulmonary and hepatic portal circulations • the major branches of the aorta • the tributaries…
Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis
3 Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • definitions of tissues, organs and systems • classification of tissues • functions of tissues…
The lymphatic system
16 The lymphatic system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structure of the lymphatics • the function of the lymphatics As blood passes through the…
The respiratory system
17 The respiratory system Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the structures of the respiratory system • the structure of the lungs • the mechanism of…
Joints or articulations
11 Joints or articulations Learning objectives After reading this chapter you should understand: • the different groups of joints • the function of joints • the types of synovial joint…
