In Human Anatomy and Physiology courses, students throughout the world experience a sense of marvel and wonder at the body's amazing design and intricate workings. Bruce Wingerd's The Human Body: Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology is specially designed to help students learn by using the process of concept building. Since the first publication of The Human Body: Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology in 1994, many suggestions for improvement have been made and changes have occurred in scientific knowledge and medical practice. These ideas have been integrated in this Essentials edition to produce an improved learning tool for students. The Human Body: Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology is recommended for use in one-semester courses at universities, colleges, vocational schools and high schools. Balance of anatomy and physiology . Reader-friendly style specifically geared for introductory students . Concept building with emphasis on foundations for new material . More comprehensive than other essentials books. Health clinics and sport highlights spark interest in students.