Vanputte, C: Seeley's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

1. Human Organism2. Chemical Basis of Life3. Cell Structures and Their Functions4. Tissues5. Integumentary System6. Skeletal System: Bones and Joints7. Muscular System8. Nervous System9. Senses10. Endocrine System11. Blood12. Heart13. Blood Vessels and Circulation14. Lymphatic System and Immunity15. Respiratory System16. Digestive System17. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation18. Urinary System and Fluid Balance19. Reproductive System20. Development, Heredity, and Aging

Cinnamon L. VanPutte has been teaching biology and human anatomy and physiology for almost two decades. At Southwestern Illinois College she is a full-time faculty member and the coordinator for the anatomy and physiology courses. Cinnamon is an active member of several professional societies, including the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS). Her Ph.D. in zoology, with an emphasis in endocrinology, is from Texas A&M University. She worked in Dr. Duncan MacKenzies lab, where she was indoctrinated in the major principles of physiology and the importance of critical thinking. The critical thinking component of Seeleys Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology epitomizes Cinnamons passion for the field of human anatomy and physiology; she is committed to maintaining this tradition of excellence. Cinnamon and her husband, Robb, have two children: a daughter, Savannah, and a son, Ethan. Savannah is very creative and artistic; she loves to sing, write novels, and do art projects. Robb and Ethan have their black belts in karate and Ethan is one of the youngest black belts at his martial arts school. Cinnamon is also active in martial arts and is a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. She has competed at both the Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.