Welcome to the eighth of Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology! Once again, I am privileged to continue to work on a   project that I love : one that is fulfilling to me as a scientist, educator, and creative artist. This book is a product of the shared vision that I have with the book's original author, Dr. Sylvia Mader. We believe that a book designed to introduce the fascinating workings of the human body should be creative, informative, accurate, and most important, relevant to today's students.

    This book is tailored to appeal to a wide audience, from students in pre-nursing and allied health fields, to nonscience majors who want a clear and concise explanation of how their bodies work. From the moment a student opens this book for the first time, I want to capture that student's interest right away. Then, I want to keep that reader's attention as he or she learns something new about how we humans work.

Part 1 : Human Organization
- Organization of the Body
- Chemistry of Life
- Cell Structure and Function
- Body Tissues an Membranes

Part 2 : Support, Movement, and Protection
- The Integumentary System
- The Skeletal System
- The Muscular System

Part 3 : Integration and Coordination
- The Nervous System
- The Sensory System
- The Endocrine System

Part 4 : Maintenance of the Body
- Blood
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
, etc.

Part 5 : Reproduction and Development
- The Reproductive System
- Human Development and Birth
- Human genetics