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For one-semester Anatomy & Physiology courses.

Focus on the essential what, how, & why of human anatomy & physiology

Also available with Mastering A&P

If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and Mastering A&P, search for:

0134593642 / 9780134593647 Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition