Tortora's Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

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For what it's worth, if anything, if I had to recommend a single atlas, I'd probably recommend Grant's.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition - WileyPLUS Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 16th Edition - WileyPLUS

He is a member of many professional organizations including the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB). Not only is it extremly well written but the authors have taken a topic that can be complex and explained it so well and effectively that students are left wishing all their university books were written like this. So some might prefer a non-photographic atlas like Netter's Atlas or perhaps Thieme's which don't have photos but instead have illustrations or diagrams but tend to be more detailed than the photographic ones. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. Bryan Derrickson is Professor of Biology at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology as well as general biology and human sexuality.Bryan’s study at Duke was in the Physiology Division within the Department of Cell Biology, so while his degree is in cell biology, his training focused on physiology. The new edition of Principles of Anatomy and Physiology maintains the superb balance between structure and function. Revised, Added, and Illustrated Clinical Connections: Includes a Clinical Connection in Chapter 23 dealing with tracheostomy, endotracheal intubations, and ventilators. In 1996 he received a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) excellence award from the University of Texas and was selected to represent Bergen Community College in a campaign to increase awareness of the contributions of community colleges to higher education.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology - Gerard J. Tortora

Bryan Derrickson of Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida joins Jerry Tortora as a co-author, bringing his background and expertise in physiology in balance with Jerry's focus on anatomy.When course materials are presented in an organized way, students are more likely to stay focused, develop mastery, and participate in class.