Contents

  1. Preface

  2. Levels of Organization

    1. Unit 1: Atoms and Molecules

    2. Unit 2: The Chemistry of Water

    3. Unit 3: Biochemistry

    4. Unit 4: Cell Structure and Function

    5. Unit 5: Membrane Structure and Function

    6. Unit 6: Tissue Structure and Functions

    7. Unit 7: Body Structure

    8. Unit 8: Homeostasis

  3. Support and Movement

    1. Unit 9: The Integumentary System

    2. Unit 10: The Skeletal System

    3. Unit 11: Joints

    4. Unit 12: Biomechanics

    5. Unit 13: Muscle Anatomy

    6. Unit 14: Muscle Physiology

  4. Nervous Regulation and Integration

    1. Unit 15: The Nervous System

    2. Unit 16: The Peripheral Nervous System

    3. Unit 17: Neuronal Signalling

  5. Glossary

  6. Appendix I: Periodic Table of the Elements

  7. Appendix II: Anatomical Prefixes and Suffixes