Anatomy and Physiology An Integrative Approach 4th Edition by Michael McKinley

Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach, 4th Edition by Michael McKinley, Valerie O'Loughlin, and Theresa Bidle is a comprehensive A&P text published by McGraw Hill in February 2021. Rated 4.4 stars by over 349 reviewers, this edition brings multiple elements of anatomy and physiology study together to maximize understanding through an integrated approach that emphasizes the interdependence of body systems.

The text updates the trusted A&P classic through the tried-and-true Learn, Practice, Assess method, distilling key themes in anatomy and physiology to essential concepts and underlying mechanisms. An active author team brings career relevance, concise language, and updated and enhanced figures for improved clarity throughout. Each chapter covers anatomy and physiology together, weaving prior coverage of one system into explanations of how others work, with self-contained figures and clinical examples that crystallize the understanding of normal physiology.

Key topics include: cell biology, tissues, the integumentary and skeletal systems, muscle physiology, the nervous system and special senses, the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, the lymphatic and immune systems, and the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Ideal for students in pre-nursing, allied health, and biology programs preparing for NCLEX, HESI, ATI, and allied health licensing examinations.