Introduction of the Human Body presumes that the user has had no previous study of the human body. Designed for use in a one semester combined Anatomy and Physiology course, as well as some human biology courses, the content has been carefully developed to meet the needs of non-science majors, students studying for an LPN, medical assistants, and some physical education students. The text provides a successful blend of visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of the human body and ensure students' understanding. Numerous pedagogical aids are integrated into the narrative and figures to reinforce student comprehension.