Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology blends up-to-date science, stimulating writing, high-quality art, and cutting-edge educational technology to provide the most effective teaching and learning program available in the one-semester anatomy and physiology course.The distinctive pedagogy of the text revolves around the theme of "e;Elevate Learning"e;. From "e;Base Camp"e; to "e;Assess Your Learning Outcomes"e;, the student experiences a clear sense of the path ahead, a convenient means of charting progress, and a satisfying sense of accomplishment at the end.