

Human Anatomy
Lead Author(s): Lindsey Jenny, Nicole Geske
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Focused on pure human anatomy, this textbook uses interactivity to extend the subject beyond the page.
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Key features in this textbook



Key features in this textbook

Interactive learning
- Engage students with interactive diagrams, custom illustrations and pop-up definitions
- Interactive 3D models help students learn the intricacies of human anatomy, giving them the ability to dissect and isolate parts of the anatomy virtually
- Embedded videos bring anatomy concepts to life

Special sections
- Human Anatomy includes special sections: ‘Focus on Disease,’ ‘Thought Questions,’ and ‘In the Clinic’
- These sections present key concepts in a relatable way

All-in-one functionality
- Slide decks and in-class activities that are designed by an active learning specialist
- 600 additional questions for instructor use
- Fully customizable to fit any professor’s needs
Comparison of Human Anatomy Textbooks
Consider adding Top Hat’s Human Anatomy textbook to your upcoming course. We’ve put together a textbook comparison to make it easy for you in your upcoming evaluation.
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
MCGRAW-HILL
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
Pricing
Average price of textbook across most common format
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
$105
E-book 6 month access
$325.33
Hardcover print text only
$67.99
E-book 6 month access
$232.73
Hardcover print text only
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Content meets standard for Human Anatomy courses. Constantly revised and updated by a community of professors with the latest content
In-Book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
BUILT-IN INTERACTIVE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
Assessment questions with feedback embedded throughout textbook
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Pricing
Average price of textbook across most common format
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
Up to 40-60% more affordable
Lifetime access on any device
McGraw-Hill
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
$105
E-book 6 month access
$325.33
Hardcover print text only
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
$67.99
E-book 6 month access
$232.73
Hardcover print text only
Always up-to-date content, constantly revised by community of professors
Content meets standard for Human Anatomy courses. Constantly revised and updated by a community of professors with the latest content
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
In-book Interactivity
Includes embedded multi-media files and integrated software to enhance visual presentation of concepts directly in textbook
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
Customizable
Ability to revise, adjust and adapt content to meet needs of course and instructor
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
All-in-one Platform
Access to additional questions, test banks, and slides available within one platform
Top Hat
Jenny & Geske, Human Anatomy, Only One Edition needed
McGraw-Hill
Saladin, Human Anatomy (5th ed)
Pearson
Martini, Tallitsch, & Nath, Human Anatomy (9th ed.)
About this textbook
Lead Authors
Lindsey JennyMichigan State University
Nicole GeskeMichigan State University
Textbook Details
Anatomy is an essential course for many undergraduate science programs, including biology, life sciences, or biomedical sciences. Top Hat’s Human Anatomy textbook takes a student-centric approach with a strong focus on active learning and assessment. This textbook balances depth and breadth of information with a conversational and engaging tone to enhance students’ interest in the subject.
Contributing Authors
John ReddenUniversity of Connecticut
Joe CrivelloUniversity of Connecticut
Melissa MarcucciUniversity of St. Joseph
Melissa FoxWingate University
Angela HessBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Andrew LokutaUniversity of Wisconsin
Kristen KimballUniversity of Connecticut
Kira WersteinIowa State University
Chaya GopalanSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Diana HorriganBrown University
Michele MooreButler University
Bruce PichlerUniversity of North Georgia
Matthew OrangeCentral Connecticut State University
Chad WayneUniversity of Houston
Gerald BrasingtonUniversity of South Carolina
Graham AtkinMichigan State University
Ron GerritsMilwaukee School of Engineering
Chris TrimbyWisconsin Institute for Science Education & Community Engagement
Heiko JansenWashington State University
Explore this textbook
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Welcome to Human Anatomy
Hi there, and welcome to Top Hat's Human Anatomy Textbook! We hope you have a great experience with this course and our text. To start, we would like to introduce you to some of our features so that you are comfortable with your new textbook.
Interactive Questions
Among the things you will frequently encounter in our texts are embedded questions. Depending on your professor, these may be graded for participation or correctness. There are six types of questions we have to offer, plus discussion style questions. Let's take a look at one of each:
1) Multiple Choice: Simply click on the correct answer and then click "Submit". If there is more than one correct answer, it will be specified in the question.
Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
Protection
Support and attachment
Blood cell formation
Sodium ion homeostasis
Movement
2) Word Answer: Just type your answer into the textbox and click "Submit".
This is a textbook written about human _________
3) Numeric Answer: As the name suggests, these questions require an answer that is a number.
How many bones make up the adult human skeleton?
4) Matching Question: Click on an item in the left-hand column, and then click and drag its match in the right-hand column to align them. The remaining options in the right-hand column will reshuffle.
Match each bone with its corresponding part of the body.
Femur
Leg
Ulna
Head
Mandible
Arm
5) Click on Target Question: These questions will be accompanied by an image. You must click on the correct part of the picture. Sometimes, multiple clicks will be allowed. Often you will find that the images in these questions will have "hotspots" or targets on them. Make sure when you submit your answer that your selection is over the hotspot so you get credit if your answer is correct.
Click on the hotspot pointing to the heart.

6) Sorting Question: Drag the options into the proper order.
Sort these structures from smallest to largest.
Organ
Organelle
Cell
7) Discussion Question: These are long-form, typed responses that are submitted and read by your professor.
What is the importance of the epiglottis during swallowing?
Call Out Sections
There are three types of call out sections to look out for, which will support your learning in different ways. They are each highlighted by a different banner, detailed below.

Throughout the book, you will see this Focus on Disease banner, which indicates sections within each chapter to highlight diseases relevant to the topic. These will help you explore and deepen your understanding of the topic. Expect to find 1-3 per chapter.


You will also see this banner, which introduces real-world clinical cases for you to try to diagnose using your understanding of the subject. The In The Clinic sections will give a clinical case, ask a question about the diagnosis, and explain the proper diagnosis and treatment. Expect to find 1-3 per chapter.


Lastly, you will see this banner, which will outline a thought-provoking question relevant to the topic and its answer. The Thought Question section allows you to deepen your understanding of a topic by asking for answers to more exploratory questions.

Interactive Diagrams
Throughout the book you will come across interactive diagrams. These will have interactive circles on them, which will appear when you hover over the image with your mouse. Hovering over the circles themselves will cause a definition, video, photo, or article to pop up, to enhance your understanding of the topic.
3D Models
Throughout the book you will also find interactive 3D models of body parts, systems, or organs. You will be able to interact with these models in a number of ways, giving you a visual tool to support the anatomical learning in each chapter.
Try exploring the 3D model below.
Can you rotate the skeleton to see the back view? Can you get the label for one of the femurs to pop up? How about zooming out until you can see all the bones of the foot?
Here's a deep dive into the ways you can interact with these models. By clicking the circle with the three dots in the bottom right corner, you can access:

Zoom: Using the "+" and "-" icons, you can zoom in and out of the model.
Pan/Rotate: Click on the icon to either pan or 3D rotate the model. The icon will change depending on whether you are currently in "pan" mode or "orbit" mode. Then, just click and drag to move the model accordingly.
Recenter: Using the "bullseye" icon, the image can be recentered in the middle of the screen.
Fullscreen: By clicking the icon with the two arrows, the 3D model will open in fullscreen in a new window.
Help: For full navigation instructions across a range of devices, hit the "?" icon.
In-Chapter Feedback

We would love to hear your feedback about the text! We take every comment into consideration when thinking about how to make the text better, and regularly release updates based on what we hear from you.
At the end of every chapter, there is a survey like the one pictured to the right that you can fill out to ask questions, or report any issues. This survey is entirely optional and the responses are sent to Top Hat, not your professor.

Reference for this text:
Jenny, Lindsey, & Geske, Nicole (Eds.). (2018). Human Anatomy. Toronto, ON: Top Hat Monocle. Available from https://tophat.com/marketplace/science-&-math/biology/textbooks/human-anatomy-lindsey-jenny-nicole-geske/3020.

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