Anatomy And Physiology For Health Professionals (3rd Revised Edition)

Description

Written with health professions students in mind, the Third Edition of Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals offers an engaging, approachable, and comprehensive overview of human anatomy and physiology. The Third Edition features a total of six multifaceted ‘Units’ which build upon an understanding of basic knowledge, take readers through intermediate subjects, and finally delve into complex topics that stimulate critical thinking.
Heavily revised with updated content throughout, chapters include useful features, such as Common Abbreviations, Medical Terminology, the Metric System and more! Students will want to take advantage of the many resources available to reinforce learning -including Test Your Understanding questions that regularly assess comprehension, flash cards for self-study, an interactive eBook with more than 20 animations, and interactive and printable Lab Exercises and Case Studies.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive overview of human anatomy and physiology
• Presents content in an accessible manner targeted to health professions students
• Offers access to helpful animations and interactive learning tools
• Includes clinical images such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs
• Covers the effects of aging on various body systems
• Offers robust end of chapter assessments for learners

Table of Contents

1. Section  I  Levels of Organization
   1. Chapter  1  Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
   2. Chapter  2  Chemical Basics of Life
   3. Chapter  3  Cells
   4. Chapter  4  Cellular Metabolism
   5. Chapter  5  Tissues
2. Section  II  Support and Movement
   1. Chapter  6  Integumentary System
   2. Chapter  7  Bone Tissues and the Skeletal System
   3. Chapter  8  Articulations
   4. Chapter  9  Muscle Tissue
   5. Chapter  10  Muscular System
3. Section  III`  Control and Coordination
   1. Chapter  11  Neural Tissue
   2. Chapter  12  Central Nervous System
   3. Chapter  13  Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity
   4. Chapter  14  Autonomic Nervous System
   5. Chapter  15  Special Senses
   6. Chapter  16  Endocrine System
4. Section  IV  Transport
   1. Chapter  17  Blood
   2. Chapter  18  The Heart
   3. Chapter  19  Vascular System
   4. Chapter  20  Lymphatic System and Immunity
5. Section  V  Environmental Exchange
   1. Chapter  21  Respiratory System
   2. Chapter  22  Urinary System
   3. Chapter  23  Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
   4. Chapter  24  Digestive System
6. Section  VI  Continuity of Life
   1. Chapter  25  Reproductive System
   2. Chapter  26  Pregnancy and Development
   3. Chapter  27  Heredity

Author Biography

Dr. Moini is currently a Professor at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years teaching medical and allied health students. The author was also a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health. Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years, offering continuing education courses to keep health professional up to date on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other important topics. He has been an internationally-published author of various allied health books since 1999.