Previous edition: published as by Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew, William C. Ober. 2018
"Authorized adaptation from the United States edition, entitled Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 12th edition, ISBN 9780137854318, by Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, and Edwin F. Bartholomew, published by Pearson Education ©2024."--Title page verso

An introduction to anatomy and physiology
The chemical level of organization
The cellular level of organization
The tissue level of organization
The integumentary system
Bones and bone structure (formerly called Osseous tissue and bone structure)
The axial skeleton
The appendicular skeleton
Joints
Muscle tissue
The muscular system
Nervous tissue
The spinal cord, spinal nerves, and spinal reflexes
The brain and cranial nerves
Sensory pathways and the somatic nervous system
The autonomic nervous system and higher-order functions
The special senses
The endocrine system
Blood
The heart
Blood vessels and circulation
The lymphatic system and immunity
The respiratory system
The digestive system
Metabolism, nutrition, and energetics (title changed to include nutrition)
The urinary system
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
The reproductive system
Development and inheritance

In Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, the authors incorporate research that explores how learners use and process visual information, guiding you through complex figures as you deconstruct and better understand complicated processes. The 12th Edition delivers thoroughly updated content and enhanced art and figures to provide the most recent research and to support learning. An extensive diversity, equity and inclusion review ensures the content aligns with current standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects all learners' lived experiences. Updates include improved sensitivity of the language throughout and discussions of gender and reproduction in the genetics and human development chapters

In English