Research Guides: BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology: Print Books

Recommended Print Books

The following selection of print study guides may be helpful for you in BIOL 2401. The only difference between a print book and an ebook is the format, so choose whichever format works better for you.

Medical Terminology Books

Some students may find medical terminology books helpful for learning the vocabulary of anatomy and physiology. For example, once you know that osteo means bone and myo means muscle, it becomes easier to decipher and remember unfamiliar words.

Medical Terminology Doodles by Karen Sladyk
Call Number: R123 .S53 2020
Medical Terminology Doodles by Dr. Karen Sladyk is a unique book based on evidence that suggests that a multi-sensory approach that includes doodling can promote better knowledge retention than traditional methods in learning medical terminology. Using visual cues to remember information will encourage students to review the material at hand and help them understand how terms connect to larger medical concepts.
Medical Terminology: A Living Language by Bonnie F. Fremgen; Suzanne S. Frucht
Call Number: R123 .F697 2016
Medical Terminology: A Living Language uses a carefully constructed learning system to help readers gain a successful grasp of medical language within a real-world context. Exercises and tips give readers the hands-on practice they need to achieve mastery. Rather than simply memorizing terms, students will gain the understanding to work with all terminology, regardless of its etymology or origins, so they can interpret unfamiliar terms they will encounter in the future.

General Anatomy and Physiology Books

The books below are general books that will help you through out your BIOL 2401 class.

Anatomy 101 by Kevin Langford
Call Number: QP34.5 .L362 2015
Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physiology, each chapter details the different parts of the human body, how systems are formed, and disorders that could disrupt bodily functions.
Anatomy & Physiology: a Complete Introduction by David Le Vay
Call Number: QP34.5 .L48 2015
Anatomy & Physiology: A Complete Introduction covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear, jargon-free English and even lists of questions you might be asked on your exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors the way anatomy & physiology is taught on many university courses, providing a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies by Erin Odya; Maggie A. Norris
Call Number: QP34.5 .N67 2017
Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies combines anatomical terminology and function so you'll learn not only names and terms but also gain an understanding of how the human body works. This book provides a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.
The Concise Human Body Book by DK
Call Number: QM26 .P333 2019
Discover all there is to know about human anatomy in DK's latest concise visual guide to the human body. Fully updated to reflect the latest medical information, The Concise Human Body Book is illustrated throughout with colorful and comprehensive diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, which take you right into the cells and fibers that are responsible for keeping your body ticking.
The Everything Guide to Anatomy and Physiology by Kevin Langford
Call Number: QP34.5 .L3624 2015
A plain-English guide to the human body and how it works. Professor Kevin Langford walks you through all the structures of the body, from cells to organs to systems and how they interact.
Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology by Charmaine McKissock
Call Number: QP39 .M38 2014
Complex processes are brought to life with imaginative diagrams and story lines which aid understanding, reinforce memory and also support students with memory, dyslexic or mathematical difficulties.
How the Body Works by DK
Call Number: QP38 .H685 2016
This book takes you on the ultimate anatomical adventure around your own body, revealing how little you know about yourself in mind-blowing depth and detail.
Human Body by Jane de Burgh (Editor)
Call Number: QP37 .H891278 2016
In The Human Body, discover what humans are made of and how the body works. In this fascinating and comprehensive guide to human anatomy, everything you will ever need to know about the workings of your body is presented in full color detail.
The Human Body Atlas
Call Number: QM25 .A764 2016
The human body is a complicated thing, but now you can learn how it works in-depth. The beautiful, full-color illustrations in The Human Body Atlas are accompanied by informative text explaining the major body systems.
The Human Body Book by Richard Walker; Steve Parker
Call Number: QM26 .P33 2019
An all-in-one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes.
The Human Body in Minutes by Tom Jackson
Call Number: QP34.5 .J24 2017
This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body's systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being, from evolution, genetics, and conception through to disease, death, and how technology will transform the body of the future.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Volume 1 by Tommy Mitchell
Call Number: QP301 .M48 2015
The Musculoskeletal System, the first volume of Wonders of the Human Body, opens with the building blocks of your body, the cells.
McMinn's Concise Human Anatomy by Samuel John Leinster; Stephen W. Carmichael; Janak Saada; David Heylings
Call Number: QM23.2 .H49 2018
Focusing on the essentials, McMinn's Concise Human Anatomy is a convenient, portable guide and revision aid. The clear, jargon-free text is supported by high-quality, labelled photographs of cadaver dissections and surface anatomy, radiological images captured using the latest technologies and explanatory line diagrams, all redrawn for this edition.
Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology by Kent Van de Graaff; R. Ward Rhees; Sidney L. Palmer
Call Number: QP41 .V36 2013
A complete review of the human body's cellular chemistry and structure, tissues, systems, immunity, and reproduction process Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!
Survival Guide for Anatomy and Physiology by Kevin T. Patton
Call Number: QP34.5 P375 2014
Starting with some basic study survival skills, this book helps you identify and understand common structures and functions of the body using tools such as anatomical maps, functional diagrams, summary tables, analogies, and other learning aids. Help to study effectively and take tests is also given. Mnemonic devices and memorable analogies help you remember A&P concepts with ease.

Systems

The books below focus on specific body systems covered in BIOL 2401.

The Brain Book
Call Number: QM455 .C37 2014
Through unique computer-generated 3D images, brain MRI scans and stunning graphics, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail with this award-winning book. You can discover how the brain works, from its function as the hub of the nervous system to brain disorders.
Vision: How It Works and What Can Go Wrong by John E. Dowling; Joseph L. Dowling
Writing in nontechnical language, John and Joseph Dowling, a neuroscientist and an ophthalmologist, examine vision from both perspectives, providing concise descriptions of basic visual mechanisms and related clinical abnormalities.
The Concise Book of Muscles, Fourth Edition by Chris Jarmey
Call Number: QP321 .J43 2018
This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major muscle groups. Fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, and easy to use, this compact reference provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, and action, the movements that use it, and, where appropriate, exercises that stretch and strengthen it.

Check Out a Print Book from TCC

The TCC Libraries have many anatomy and physiology books on the shelves ready for you to check out with your TCC ID card. You can also have books from other TCC campuses sent to your home campus for free. Follow the directions below to search for more books.

To Find Print Books in the TCC Library:

1. Begin on the Library homepage at https://library.tccd.edu/

2. Scroll down to the box on the left that says TCC Catalog

3. Select the "In the Library" box

4. Select your home campus or leave the selection as Any Campus

5. Type what you want to find in the search box, such as "anatomy" and click the Search button

6. Check the location of your chosen book, and use the call number (Ex: QM23.2 .B62 2016) to find it on the shelf

7. If the book is not available at your campus, follow the directions below to have the book sent to your campus for free

Look to the bottom of the screen to find the library and the call number where the book is held

Request a Book Be Sent to Your Campus

The TCC Libraries share their collection, so you can have any eligible book sent to your home campus for free. It may take several days to transfer the book, so plan ahead.

1. Find a book you want and click the "Sign in" link

2. Click the Request link

3. Select the campus you want to send the book to

4. Click the Send Request link

5. When the book arrives at your chosen campus, you will receive an email in your myTCC email account