Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

Abstract

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is committed to advancing the use of open textbooks in higher education. This textbook is a tool to support first year anatomy and physiology courses taught in Australia, aiming to provide students with an increased access to free, high-quality learning materials.

The material in this textbook is largely based on OpenStax’s Anatomy & Physiology textbook, however, has been modified for Australian course curriculum.

The coverage and scope of the current text includes: Levels of organisation, homeostasis and nomenclature--Cells: structure and reproduction--Tissues, organs, and Systems--Integumentary System--Blood--Cardiovascular system--Lymphatic system and immunity--Respiratory systems--Muscle system--Skeletal system--Musculoskeletal system--Digestive system--Nervous system--Endocrine system--Reproductive System--Pregnancy and human development--Urinary system