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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 9, 2019) © 2020

  • Bruce J. Colbert University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
  • Jeff J. Ankney University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
  • Karen T. Lee University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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For courses in anatomy & physiology for health professions.

An engaging journey through the human form

Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions is a hands-on, visually rich study companion guiding allied health and nursing students through human body systems and clinical applications. With a conversational tone, relatable analogies and light humor, the authors provide an enjoyable read that reinforces lasting connections.

The 4th Edition presents the latest research and clinical applications in abnormal human A&P, plus new visual aids and practice opportunities. A student workbook, available separately, offers interactive exam prep resources, including concept maps and crossword puzzles.

Hallmark features of this title

Latest research and applications in human A&P

  • Disease terminology and physical assessment concepts help students pronounce and analyze difficult medical words.
  • Amazing Body Facts are quirky insights into new A&P research, clinical information and technological advances. Topics include the implications of drug resistance and effective uses of 3D printing.

Practical applications

  • Case Studies apply chapter information to real-world situations in the medical field. Each study is followed by end-of-chapter review questions reinforcing comprehension.
  • Study Success Companion at the end of the text offers study skills and stress management tips.

New and updated features of this title

The most up-to-date clinical data

  • REVISED: New and updated Clinical Applications present current research on A&P topics addressed in chapters. For example, students will learn about the new American Heart Association blood pressure classifications and guidelines, released in late 2017.
  • REVISED: Updated body system disorder content gives learners the most recent information and connects disease states to abnormal A&P changes.
  • NEW: New cellular and tissue tables complete with micrographs visually depict concepts described in the tables.

Enhanced learning aids

  • REVISED: Updated Test Your Knowledge and end-of-chapter review questions let learners check their understanding of key concepts.
  • ENHANCED: Select drawings with side-by-side micrographs have been enhanced to help learners connect illustrative concepts to real-world scenarios.
  • UDPATED: Revised learning outcomes synthesize key chapter concepts and serve as a study tool.

Features of MyLab Health Professions for the 4th Edition

  • NEW: Augmented Reality turns images into 3D pop-ups when students hold their mobile device over a section of their eText or book. With this feature, students can manipulate and explore images.
  • Nearly 100 animations in the Multimedia Library depict and explain anatomical structures and physiologic principles. This MyLab includes 29 ArchieMD™ animated videos and associated questions.
  • Anatomy Labeling Exercises offer 56 interactive “drag and drop” games covering all body systems.
  • NEW: Dynamic Study Modules are adaptive learning modules with remediation. They assess students' performance in real time, while helping them master and retain key concepts.
  • NEW: Med Term Speak & Spell helps students become fluent in medical terminology. They connect images with pronunciations. Students can record and play back their own pronunciations.
  • NEW: Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab. It lets students read, highlight and take notes all in one place, even offline.

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. The Human Body
3. Biochemistry
4. The Cells
5. Tissues and Systems
6. The Skeletal System
7. The Muscular System
8. The Integumentary System
9. The Nervous System (Part I)
10. The Nervous System (Part II)
11. The Senses
12. The Endocrine System
13. The Cardiovascular System
14. The Respiratory System
15. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
16. The Gastrointestinal System
17. The Urinary System
18. The Reproductive System
19. The Journey's End
The Study Success Companion

Appendices
A. Answers to Test Your Knowledge
B. Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
C. Clinical Abbreviations
D. Laboratory Reference Values
E. Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Function, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity

About our authors

Bruce Colbert is Director of the Allied Health Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds a master's degree in health education and administration, and has authored eight books, written several articles, and given more than 250 invited lectures and workshops at both the regional and national levels. Many of his workshops provide teacher training involving techniques to make the health sciences engaging and relevant to today's students. In addition, he does workshops on developing effective skills in critical and creative thinking, stress and time management and studying. He is an avid basketball player, even after three knee surgeries.

Jeff Ankney is Director of Clinical Education for the respiratory care program at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. In this role, he is responsible for the development and evaluation of hospital clinical sites. Jeff has previously served as a public school teacher, Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, Program Coordinator of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a member of hospital utilization review, patient safety and hospital policy committees. He is a consultant on hospital management and pulmonary rehabilitation concerns. Jeff was also the recipient of the American Cancer Society Public Education Award. He is a pretty fair fly fisherman and wing shot, although his springer spaniel, Rusty, would probably disagree.

Karen Lee is an associate professor in the biology department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she teaches all of the anatomy courses, including Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing and Allied Health students. She presents regularly at scientific conferences and has published several articles on crustacean physiology and behavior. Serving as the coordinator of undergraduate research on campus, she is also the chair of the annual undergraduate symposium at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. For the last 20 years, she has sung bass in women's barbershop choruses and quartets and more recently has been harmonizing with any singer or guitar player who will let her near the microphone.

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