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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

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Reviewed:: Jul 2, 2026 by Health Sciences

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Overview:

The Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is a textbook for biomedical, life science, and health majors. The book is organized by body system and contains interactive resources to test your knowledge.

Type of Material:

Open (Access) Textbook

Recommended Uses:

This textbook is a tool to support first-year anatomy and physiology courses taught in Australia, providing students with greater access to free, high-quality learning materials.
Can be used as homework and self-paced learning

Technical Requirements:

Internet Access
Web browser

Identify Major Learning Goals:

After active engagement with the material, the learner will

Identify the location of organs in the body.
Describe the structures and functions of the body parts.
Discuss the relationship between anatomy and physiology.

Target Student Population:

College Lower Division, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic computer skills are needed to use the material.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Content is appropriate in sections to allow anatomy and physiology learning based on body systems.
The concepts are well demonstrated.
Appropriate research is cited to support the concepts.
The content can be used in many situations.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

Seventeen chapters with numbered subheadings.
The coverage and scope of the current text include:
Levels of organisation, homeostasis and nomenclatureCells: structure and reproductionTissues, organs, and SystemsIntegumentary SystemBloodCardiovascular systemLymphatic system and immunityRespiratory systemsMuscle systemSkeletal systemMusculoskeletal systemDigestive systemNervous systemEndocrine systemReproductive SystemPregnancy and human developmentUrinary system
The glossary and bibliography enhance the organization and understanding of the information.
The learning objectives are clearly identified.
The resource can easily be integrated into the curriculum.
Includes review questions at the end of the chapters.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The material is visually appealing.
The material is easy to use.
Easy flow of information with table of contents on the left as well as next and previous movement arrows at the bottom of the page.
The images include alt text.
Complex images include detailed descriptions below the images.
Sequential headings are set up.

Concerns:

The illustrations could be interactive, allowing students to become more engaged with the body's parts.

Other Issues and Comments:: Overall, an outstanding textbook!
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