McKinley/O’Loughlin/Bidle: Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach, 2e

By Michael McKinley, Valerie O’Loughlin, and Theresa Bidle, this comprehensive textbook revolutionizes the study of Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) by integrating multiple elements to maximize understanding.

A Holistic Approach to A&P

The text seamlessly weaves together structural details with functional significance, ensuring that students grasp the intricate relationships between different body systems. Each chapter emphasizes the interdependence of these systems, providing a deeper understanding of how they work together.

Visual Aids and Concept Overviews

Carefully designed figures and diagrams support the text narrative, making them self-contained study tools. Special Concept Overview figures provide 1- or 2-page visual summaries of complex concepts, helping students to better comprehend and retain the information.

Real-World Applications and Critical Thinking

Integrate: Clinical View boxes present real-world applications of chapter content, highlighting what can go wrong in the body and enabling students to understand the importance of normal function. What Do You Think? questions encourage critical thinking, application, and analysis, while What Did You Learn mini self-tests assess students’ grasp of the content.

Assessments and Career Opportunities

End-of-chapter Challenge Yourself assessments, comprising Do You Know the Basics, Can You Apply What You’ve Learned?, and Can You Synthesize What You’ve Learned? question sets, help students evaluate their understanding. Moreover, each chapter highlights potential career opportunities for students studying A&P.

Learning Strategies and Everyday Analogies

Integrate: Learning Strategy boxes offer practical advice and everyday analogies to help students remember key concepts, making learning more engaging and effective.

Book Details

This comprehensive textbook spans 1280 pages and is published by McGraw-Hill Education in its 2nd edition (January 7, 2015). The language is English, and the ISBN-10 is 0078024285, with an ISBN-13 of 978-0078024283.