Book excerpt: For the mid- to upper-level two-semester student, this text provides the most thorough coverage at a manageable length. Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology is the most up-to-date textbook available that combines cutting-edge information with accurate, detailed, and reader-friendly scientific information. It expertly entwines the concepts of form and function, providing students with an excellent grasp of how the body works as the result of its many inter-related parts.