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"Welcome! As you read this (with your eyes) and understand it (with your brain), perhaps turning to the next page (with muscle actions of your fingers, hand, forearm, and arm), you are using your body to do so. Indeed, some of you may be using your fingers, hand, forearm, and arm to read through the eBook on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. The structure and function of the human body can be complex, and comprehending the material might not always seem easy. But what could be more fascinating than learning about your own body? To assist your learning, the seventeenth edition of Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology continues the tradition of presenting material in a conversational, accessible style"-- Provided by publisher.