Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition: Martini Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package 11

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This version, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike License by the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia.

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Booktopia Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Booktopia

CENTER FOR OPEN EDUCATION | The Open Education Network is based in the Center for Open Education in the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development. The interface was easy to navigate and all of the material I reviewed was legible. However, many of the illustrations and photos seemed to be in low resolution and were a bit blurry. Jun 15, 2023 OpenStax. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License . The OpenStax name, OpenStax logo, OpenStax book covers, OpenStax CNX name, and OpenStax CNX logoWhereas anatomy is about structure, physiology is about function. Human physiology is the scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life. Much of the study of physiology centres on the body’s tendency toward homeostasis. Homeostasis is the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things. The study of physiology certainly includes observation, both with the naked eye and with microscopes, as well as manipulations and measurements. However, current advances in physiology usually depend on carefully designed laboratory experiments that reveal the functions of the many structures and chemical compounds that make up the human body. The chapters that I reviewed (muscle system, musculoskeletal system, and blood) were very accurate and included accurate photos or illustrations.

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Donald C Rizzo Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology - Donald C Rizzo

Though you may approach a course in anatomy and physiology strictly as a requirement for your field of study, the knowledge you gain in this course will serve you well in many aspects of your life. An understanding of anatomy and physiology is not only fundamental to any career in the health professions, but it can also benefit your own health. Familiarity with the human body can help you make healthful choices and prompt you to take appropriate action when signs of illness arise. Your knowledge in this field will help you understand news about nutrition, medications, medical devices, and procedures and help you understand genetic or infectious diseases. At some point, everyone will have a problem with some aspect of their body and your knowledge can help you to be a better parent, spouse, partner, friend, colleague, or caregiver. Ian Peate is Visiting Professor of Nursing, Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar.

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I liked the interactive glossary. Each section from each chapter had a separate glossary. All subject areas are covered appropriately, and effectively, but I believe that the Joints (Articulations) need a separate chapter.

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology – UniSQ Open Textbooks

A strength of this book is the clarity and the style in which it is written. The language is not likely to intimidate first year anatomy and physiology students. The content is up-to-date using the modern descriptive terms rather than older terms that included people's names. Content was presented at a basic level suitable for an undergraduate course. It is unlikely that at this level, it will need to be revised too much in the foreseeable future. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is committed to advancing the use of open textbooks in higher education. This textbook is a tool to support first year anatomy and physiology courses taught in Australia, aiming to provide students with an increased access to free, high-quality learning materials. The overall organization is good. Since our anatomy and physiology sequence is divided into two semesters, we cover bones and muscles early in the sequence. This book covers them after cardiovascular, respiratory and lymphatic systems.

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All typical organ systems are covered. I especially liked that there was a chapter devoted to pregnancy and human development. Dr Kate Kauteris an Associate Professor in biomedical science at the University of Southern Queensland. She has taught anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and microbiology to students from many disciplines including nursing, biomedical sciences, food sciences and agricultural sciences, among others. Kate has developed a number of digital activities to increase student interaction with these content areas and has deployed the use of current technologies, including use of 3D and animations in practical classes to inspire students’ learning. The latest venture is the provision of an open education resource for the study of anatomy and physiology to allow all students access to the fundamental information needed in the understanding of the human body. The text does not appear to culturally insensitive or offensive. Many of the photographs used to support the learning objectives include people of a variety of races.