Descriere: Created for the introductory level student and assumes no prior science knowledge by placing emphasis on the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, this book focuses on Learning Outcomes and Assessments to benefit the student along with the instructor.
Page dim. 277 x 228 x 35
Weight: 1910 grams
Autori: Shier David, Butler Jackie, Lewis Ricki | Editura: McGraw-Hill Education | Anul aparitiei: 2015 | ISBN: 9781259251818 | Numar de pagini: 1056 | Categorie: Medical
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