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08-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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Any Physiology book recommendations?
Damn, I overlooked this forum haha. I posted this same thread in the Misc. forum & got 2 helpful responses & 2 random responses so was hoping for some more here. Thanks
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Just interested in a really solid, general human Physiology book that could explain all about the human body. I just would love to know more about muscle fibers and the works. Do you guys have own any quality Physiology book that you would recommend to anyone(not just to a college major in physi) & not hard on the wallet.
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08-02-2009, 04:16 PM
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Human Anatomy And Physiology by Marieb, Elaine Nicpon; Hoehn, Katja
A Brief Atlas of the Human Body by Hutchinson, Matt
Fitness Professional's Handbook [Hardcover] by Howley, Edward T.; Franks, B. Don
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08-02-2009, 04:26 PM
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08-02-2009, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by signature166
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ahh man, checked out a few preview pages & it looks great but that price =[
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08-02-2009, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Metal_Lust
ahh man, checked out a few preview pages & it looks great but that price =[
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Then find one of the older editions by Tortora and Grabowski. Paperback, 10th Ed., 2003--28 used from $20.
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08-02-2009, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Metal_Lust
Damn, I overlooked this forum haha. I posted this same thread in the Misc. forum & got 2 helpful responses & 2 random responses so was hoping for some more here. Thanks
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Just interested in a really solid, general human Physiology book that could explain all about the human body. I just would love to know more about muscle fibers and the works. Do you guys have own any quality Physiology book that you would recommend to anyone(not just to a college major in physi) & not hard on the wallet.
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this is the book you want!
about $25, brief, easy to understand and comprehensive.
fully illustrated with excellent descriptive content.
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08-02-2009, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jackfast1
this is the book you want!
about $25, brief, easy to understand and comprehensive.
fully illustrated with excellent descriptive content.
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Good call, coloring for most people is a great tool to help remember too.
Personally I like interactive stuff since I'm online a lot. Check out
http://GetBodySmart.com
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08-03-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by signature166
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Check out charity / thrift shops. I have twice found this book for ?1 Sterling - the same edition that my very competent Osteopath uses for reference !
The fact that is is an older version does not matter one bit - human anatomy and physiology has not changed since the last ten editions were published
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08-03-2009, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jackfast1
this is the book you want!
about $25, brief, easy to understand and comprehensive.
fully illustrated with excellent descriptive content.
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this is a great book.
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