Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual and E-Labs
- 12th Edition - April 28, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Frank B. Bell, Terry Thompson, Peggie L. Williamson
- Language: English
Gain the hands-on practice needed to understand anatomical structure and function! Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 12th Edition, provides a clear, step-by-step guide… Read more
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Description
Description
Gain the hands-on practice needed to understand anatomical structure and function! Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 12th Edition, provides a clear, step-by-step guide to dissection, anatomy identification, and laboratory procedures. The illustrated print manual contains 55 A&P exercises to be completed in the lab, with guidance including instructions, safety tips, and tear-out worksheets. Online, eight eLab modules (available via an access card) enhance your skills with simulated lab experiences in an interactive 3D environment. From a team of experts led by noted educator Kevin Patton, this laboratory manual provides you with a better understanding of the human body and how it works.
Key features
Key features
- Step-by-step “check-box” dissection instructions with accompanying illustrations and photos cover anatomical models and fresh or preserved specimens — and provide helpful guidance during dissection labs
- 250 illustrations include microscopic and common histology slides, photos of cat, pig, and mink dissections, photos of various bones, and depictions of proper procedures
- Eight interactive eLabs provide a realistic laboratory experience in an interactive digital environment
- Complete lists of materials for each exercise provide handy checklists for planning and setting up laboratory activities, allowing for easy and efficient preparation
- Modern anatomical imaging techniques are introduced, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography, and challenge you to interpret actual images of the human body
- Images of microscopic anatomy include “zooming in” to microscope slide images at high-power magnification
- Tear-out Lab Reports contain checklists, drawing exercises, and questions that help demonstrate your understanding of the labs you have participated in, and also allow instructors to easily check your progress
- Labeling exercises and coloring exercises make it easier to identify and remember critical structures examined in the lab and in lectures
- Learning objectives at the beginning of each exercise offer a clear framework for learning
- Hint boxes provide special tips on handling specimens, using equipment, and managing lab activities
- Review questions provide tools to reinforce and apply your knowledge of anatomy and function concepts
- Convenient spiral binding allows for hands-free viewing in the lab setting
- Evolve companion website includes learning features and activities
Readership
Readership
Students in undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology lab courses
Table of contents
Table of contents
UNIT 1: THE BASICS
1. Organization of the Body
2. Dissection: Whole Body
3. Microscope
4. Cell Anatomy
5. Transport Through Plasma Membranes
6. Cell Life Cycle
7. Epithelial Tissue
8. Connective Tissue
9. Muscle & Nervous Tissues
UNIT 2: SUPPORT & MOVEMENT
10. Skin
11. Overview of the Skeleton
12. Skull
13. Vertebral Column & Thoracic Cage
14. Upper Extremities
15. Lower Extremities
16. Joints
17. Organization of the Muscular System
18. Skeletal Muscle
19. Dissection: Skeletal Muscles
20. Skeletal Muscle Contractions
UNIT 3: INTEGRATION & CONTROL
21. Nervous Tissue
22. Nerve Reflexes & Nerve Structure
23. Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
24. Brain & Cranial Nerves
25. Dissection: Brain
26. Somatic Senses
27. Senses of Smell & Taste
28. Ear
29. Hearing & Equilibrium
30. Eye
31. Visual Function
32. Endocrine Glands
33. Hormones
UNIT 4: REGULATION & MAINTENANCE
34. Blood
35. Structure of the Heart
36. Electrical Activity of the Heart
37. Pulse & Blood Pressure
38. Circulatory Pathway
39. Lymphatic System
40. Dissection: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems
41. Respiratory Structures
42. Dissection: Respiratory System
43. Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities
44. Digestive Structures
45. Dissection: Digestive System
46. Enzymes & Digestion
47. Urinary Structures
48. Dissection: Urinary System
49. Urinalysis
UNIT 5: REPRODUCTION
50. Genital System: Female
51. Genital System: Male
52. Dissection: Genital Systems
53. Development
54. Genetics & Heredity
UNIT 6: SYNTHESIS
55. Whole Body
Lab Report Supplement
1. Organization of the Body
2. Dissection: Whole Body
3. Microscope
4. Cell Anatomy
5. Transport Through Plasma Membranes
6. Cell Life Cycle
7. Epithelial Tissue
8. Connective Tissue
9. Muscle & Nervous Tissues
UNIT 2: SUPPORT & MOVEMENT
10. Skin
11. Overview of the Skeleton
12. Skull
13. Vertebral Column & Thoracic Cage
14. Upper Extremities
15. Lower Extremities
16. Joints
17. Organization of the Muscular System
18. Skeletal Muscle
19. Dissection: Skeletal Muscles
20. Skeletal Muscle Contractions
UNIT 3: INTEGRATION & CONTROL
21. Nervous Tissue
22. Nerve Reflexes & Nerve Structure
23. Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
24. Brain & Cranial Nerves
25. Dissection: Brain
26. Somatic Senses
27. Senses of Smell & Taste
28. Ear
29. Hearing & Equilibrium
30. Eye
31. Visual Function
32. Endocrine Glands
33. Hormones
UNIT 4: REGULATION & MAINTENANCE
34. Blood
35. Structure of the Heart
36. Electrical Activity of the Heart
37. Pulse & Blood Pressure
38. Circulatory Pathway
39. Lymphatic System
40. Dissection: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Systems
41. Respiratory Structures
42. Dissection: Respiratory System
43. Pulmonary Volumes & Capacities
44. Digestive Structures
45. Dissection: Digestive System
46. Enzymes & Digestion
47. Urinary Structures
48. Dissection: Urinary System
49. Urinalysis
UNIT 5: REPRODUCTION
50. Genital System: Female
51. Genital System: Male
52. Dissection: Genital Systems
53. Development
54. Genetics & Heredity
UNIT 6: SYNTHESIS
55. Whole Body
Lab Report Supplement
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 12
- Latest edition
- Published: September 9, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Kevin T. Patton
Professor Emeritus Kevin T. Patton works at Life Sciences,St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Life Sciences, St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (HAPI adjunct) Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USAFB
Frank B. Bell
Frank B. Bell is Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Assistant Professor MS in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) Program Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY, USATT
Terry Thompson
Terry Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MD.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences Wor-Wic Community College President Emeritus - HAPS Salisbury, MD, USAPW
Peggie L. Williamson
Peggie L. Williamson works at the University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX
Affiliations and expertise
University of Mary Hardin DPT Program Baylor in Belton, TX Bellah Therapies, LLC Harker Heights, TX, USA