Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Making Connections, Main Version, 2nd edition
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Overview
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Making Connections incorporates an active learning approach and hands-on activities to addresses the challenges you face in engaging in the lab, preparing for the lab and applying concepts in the lab. Developed to accompany Amerman's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd Edition, the lab manual can accompany any A&P text and comes in Main, Cat and Pig versions; Cat and Pig versions respectively include 7 cat and 9 pig dissection exercises.
The 2nd Edition features “What You Need to Know Before You Start this Unit” and Post-lab Assignments that focus on key concepts and critical-thinking skills.
Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2019
ISBN-13: 9780137538737
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Category: A&P Lab
Overview
BRIEF CONTENTS:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Unit 2: Introduction to the Organ Systems
- Unit 3: Chemistry
- Unit 4: The Microscope
- Unit 5: The Cell
- Unit 6: Histology
- Unit 7: The Integumentary System
- Unit 8: Introduction to the Skeletal System
- Unit 9: The Axial Skeleton
- Unit 10: The Appendicular Skeleton
- Unit 11: Joints
- Unit 12: Introduction to the Muscular System: Muscle Tissue
- Unit 13: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
- Unit 14: Introduction to the Nervous System
- Unit 15: The Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord
- Unit 16: The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System
- Unit 17: General and Special Senses
- Unit 18: The Endocrine System
- Unit 19: Blood
- Unit 20: Anatomy of the Heart
- Unit 21: Physiology of the Heart
- Unit 22: Anatomy of Blood Vessels
- Unit 23: Circulatory Pathways and the Physiology of Blood Vessels
- Unit 24: The Lymphatic System
- Unit 25: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Unit 26: Physiology of the Respiratory System
- Unit 27: Anatomy of the Digestive System
- Unit 28: Physiology of the Digestive System
- Unit 29: Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Unit 30: Physiology of the Urinary System
- Unit 31: Reproductive and Development
Cat Dissection (in cat version)
- Dissection 1: Exploring the Muscular System of the Cat
- Dissection 2: Exploring the Spinal Nerves of the Cat
- Dissection 3: Exploring the Respiratory System of the Cat
- Dissection 4: Exploring the Digestive System of the Cat
- Dissection 5: Exploring the Cardiovascular System of the Cat
- Dissection 6: Exploring the Urinary System of the Cat
- Dissection 7: Exploring the Reproductive System of the Cat
Fetal Pig Dissection (in fetal pig version)
- Dissection 1: Examining Surface Anatomy and Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection
- Dissection 2: Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 3: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 4: Endocrine System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 5: Cardiovascular System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 6: Digestive System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 7: Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 8: Urinary System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 9: Reproductive System of the Fetal Pig
FULL CONTENTS:
Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Activity 1: Identifying Body Regions and Exploring Surface Anatomy
- Activity 2: Identifying Body Cavities and Abdominopelvic Regions
- Activity 3: Demonstrating and Identifying Body Planes of Section
- Activity 4: Assisting the Coroner
Unit 2: Introduction to the Organ Systems
- Activity 1: Locating and Describing Major Organs and Their Functions
- Activity 2: Using Anatomical Terminology to Describe Organ Locations
- Activity 3: Studying Homeostasis and Organ System Interactions
Unit 3: Chemistry
- Activity 1: Exploring the Chemical Properties of Water
- Activity 2: Determining pH and Interpreting the pH Scale
- Activity 3: Observing the Role of Buffers
- LabBOOST: Protein Structure
- Activity 4: Analyzing Enzymatic Activity
Unit 4: The Microscope
- Activity 1: Identifying the Parts of the Microscope
- Activity 2: Using the Microscope to View Objects
- Activity 3: Determining Field Diameter and Estimating the Size of Objects
- LabBOOST: Metric Conversions
- Activity 4: Perceiving Depth of Field
- Activity 5: Caring for the Microscope
Unit 5: The Cell
- LabBOOST: Organelles
- Activity 1: Making a Wet Mount
- Activity 2: Identifying Cell Structures and Describing Their Functions
- Activity 3: Examining the Possible Role of Osmosis in Cystic Fibrosis
- Activity 4: Identifying the Stages of the Cell Cycle
- Activity 5: Exploring Cellular Diversity
- PhysioEx Exercise 1: Cell Transport Mechanisms and Permeability
Unit 6: Histology
- Activity 1: Examining Epithelial Tissue
- Activity 2: Characterizing Connective Tissue
- Activity 3: Exploring Nervous Tissue and Muscle Tissue
- Activity 4: Constructing a Tissue Identification Concept Map
Unit 7: The Integumentary System
- Activity 1: Identifying and Describing Skin Structures
- Activity 2: Examining the Histology of the Skin
- Activity 3: Determining Sweat Gland Distribution
Unit 8: Introduction to the Skeletal System
- Activity 1: Reviewing Skeletal Cartilages
- Activity 2: Classifying and Identifying the Bones of the Skeleton
- Activity 3: Examining the Gross Anatomy of a Long Bone
- LabBOOST: Osteon Model
- Activity 4: Exploring the Microscopic Anatomy of Compact Bone
- Activity 5: Examining the Chemical Composition of Bone
Unit 9: The Axial Skeleton
- Activity 1: Studying the Bones of the Skull
- Activity 2: Examining the Fetal Skull
- Activity 3: Studying the Bones of the Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage
- Activity 4: Identifying Bones in a Bag
Unit 10: The Appendicular Skeleton
- LabBOOST: The Pelvic Bones
- Activity 1: Studying the Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Activity 2: Identifying Bones in a Bag
Unit 11: Joints
- Activity 1: Identifying and Classifying Joints
- Activity 2: Demonstrating Movements Allowed by Synovial Joints
- Activity 3: Comparing and Contrasting the Structure and Function of Selected Synovial Joints
Unit 12: Introduction to the Muscular System: Muscle Tissue
- Activity 1: Identifying the Structural Components of a Skeletal Muscle
- Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle Tissue and the Neuromuscular Junction
- LabBOOST: Visualizing Sliding Filaments
- Activity 3: Stimulating Muscle Contraction in Glycerinated Skeletal Muscle Tissue
- Activity 4: Electromyography in a Human Subject Using Biopac
- PhysioEx Exercise 2: Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Unit 13: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
- Activity 1: Determining How Skeletal Muscles Are Named
- Activity 2: Mastering the Muscles of the Head and Neck
- Activity 3: Mastering the Muscles of the Trunk
- Activity 4: Mastering the Muscles of the Upper Limb
- Activity 5: Mastering the Muscles of the Lower Limb
Unit 14: Introduction to the Nervous System
- Activity 1: Calculating Reaction Time
- Activity 2: Investigating the Motor Neuron
- Activity 3: Investigating the Chemical Synapse
- Activity 4: Exploring the Histology of Nervous Tissue
- PhysioEx Exercise 3: Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses
Unit 15: The Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord
- LabBOOST: Visualizing the Brain
- Activity 1: Exploring the Functional Anatomy of the Brain
- Activity 2: Electroencephalography in a Human Subject Using Biopac
- Activity 3: Identifying the Meninges/Ventricles and Tracing the Flow of Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Activity 4: Examining the Functional Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
- Activity 5: Dissecting a Sheep Brain and Spinal Cord
Unit 16: The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System
- LabBOOST: Learning the Cranial Nerves
- Activity 1: Learning the Cranial Nerves
- Activity 2: Evaluating the Function of the Cranial Nerves
- Activity 3: Identifying the Spinal Nerves and Nerve Plexuses
- Activity 4: Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 17: General and SpecialSenses
- Activity 1: Identifying General Sensory Receptors and Exploring Their Structure and Function
- Activity 2: Examining the Structure and Function of Olfactory and Gustatory Receptors
- Activity 3: Exploring the Structure and Function of the Eye
- Activity 4: Dissecting a Mammalian Eye
- Activity 5: Performing Visual Tests
- Activity 6: Exploring the Structure and Function of the Ear
- Activity 7: Performing Hearing and Equilibrium Tests
Unit 18: The Endocrine System
- Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Endocrine System
- Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland, and Pancreas
- LabBOOST: Microscopic Anatomy of the Adrenal Cortex
- Activity 3: Investigating Endocrine Case Studies: Clinician’s Corner
- PhysioEx Exercise 4: Endocrine System Physiology
Unit 19: Blood
- Activity 1: Exploring the Formed Elements of Blood
- Activity 2: Performing a Hematocrit
- Activity 3: Performing a Differential White Blood Cell Count
- Activity 4: Determining Coagulation Time
- Activity 5: Determining Blood Types
- PhysioEx Exercise 11: Blood Analysis
Unit 20: Anatomy of the Heart
- Activity 1: Examining the Functional Anatomy of the Heart
- Activity 2: Dissecting a Mammalian Heart
- Activity 3: Reviewing the Microscopic Structure of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- Activity 4: Tracing Circulatory Pathways
Unit 21: Physiology of the Heart
- Activity 1: Recording and Interpreting an Electrocardiogram
- Activity 2: Auscultating Heart Sounds
- Activity 3: Electrocardiography in a Human Subject Using Biopac
- PhysioEx Exercise 6: Cardiovascular Physiology
Unit 22: Anatomy of Blood Vessels
- LabBOOST: Blood Vessel Pathways
- Activity 1: Identifying the Major Arteries That Supply the Head, Neck, Thorax, and Upper Limbs
- Activity 2: Identifying the Major Arteries That Supply the Abdominopelvic Organs and the Lower Limbs
- Activity 3: Identifying Veins That Drain into the Venae Cavae
- Activity 4: Examining the Histology of Arteries and Veins
Unit 23: Circulatory Pathways and the Physiology of Blood Vessels
- Activity 1: Tracing Blood Flow—General Systemic Pathways
- Activity 2: Tracing Blood Flow—Specialized Systemic Pathways
- Activity 3: Tracing Blood Flow—Pulmonary Circulation
- Activity 4: Tracing Blood Flow—Fetal Circulation
- Activity 5: Measuring Blood Pressure and Examining the Effects of Body Position and Exercise
- PhysioEx Exercise 5: Cardiovascular Dynamics
Unit 24: The Lymphatic System
- Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Lymphatic System
- Activity 2: Examining the Histology of a Lymph Node, a Tonsil, and the Spleen
- Activity 3: Tracing the Flow of Lymph through the Body
- Activity 4: Using a Pregnancy Test to Demonstrate Antigen–Antibody Reactions
- PhysioEx Exercise 12: Serological Testing
Unit 25: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Respiratory System
- Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Trachea and Lungs
- Activity 3: Examining a Sheep Pluck
Unit 26: Physiology of the Respiratory System
- Activity 1: Analyzing the Model Lung and Pulmonary Ventilation
- Activity 2: Measuring Respiratory Volumes in a Human Subject Using Biopac
- Activity 3: Determining Respiratory Volumes and Capacities at Rest and Following Exercise
- Activity 4: Investigating the Control of Breathing
- PhysioEx Exercise 7: Respiratory System Mechanics
Unit 27: Anatomy of the Digestive System
- Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Alimentary Canal
- Activity 2: Exploring the Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
- Activity 3: Examining the Histology of Selected Digestive Organs
Unit 28: Physiology of the Digestive System
- Activity 1: Analyzing Amylase Activity
- Activity 2: Analyzing Pepsin Activity
- Activity 3: Analyzing Lipase Activity
- Activity 4: Tracing Digestive Pathways
- PhysioEx Exercise 8: Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion
Unit 29: Anatomy of the Urinary System
- Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Urinary System
- Activity 2: Dissecting a Mammalian Kidney
- Activity 3: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney, Ureter, and Urinary Bladder
- LabBOOST: Anatomy of the Renal Corpuscle
Unit 30: Physiology of the Urinary System
- Activity 1: Demonstrating the Function of the Filtration Membrane
- Activity 2: Simulating the Events of Urine Production and Urine Concentration
- Activity 3: Using the Results of a Urinalysis to Make Clinical Connections
- LabBOOST: Understanding Tonicity
- PhysioEx Exercise 9: Renal System Physiology
- PhysioEx Exercise 10: Acid–Base Balance
Unit 31: Reproductive and Development
- Activity 1: Examining Male Reproductive Anatomy
- Activity 2: Examining Female Reproductive Anatomy
- Activity 3: Exploring the Microscopic Anatomy of Selected Reproductive Organs
- Activity 4: Comparing Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
- Activity 5: Exploring Fertilization and the Stages of Prenatal Development
- Activity 6: Examining the Placenta
Cat Dissection (in cat version)
- Dissection 1: Exploring the Muscular System of the Cat
- Dissection 2: Exploring the Spinal Nerves of the Cat
- Dissection 3: Exploring the Respiratory System of the Cat
- Dissection 4: Exploring the Digestive System of the Cat
- Dissection 5: Exploring the Cardiovascular System of the Cat
- Dissection 6: Exploring the Urinary System of the Cat
- Dissection 7: Exploring the Reproductive System of the Cat
Fetal Pig Dissection (in fetal pig version)
- Dissection 1: Examining Surface Anatomy and Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection
- Dissection 2: Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 3: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 4: Endocrine System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 5: Cardiovascular System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 6: Digestive System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 7: Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 8: Urinary System of the Fetal Pig
- Dissection 9: Reproductive System of the Fetal Pig
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