Discovering Anatomy: A Guided Examination of the Cadaver is designed for anatomy courses that are fortunate enough to have cadavers available; however, it may also be used in courses that utilize other means, such as models, to achieve an understanding of anatomical structures. The majority of this workbook is composed of full-page color photographs of carefully dissected cadavers, black-and-white line art to color and label, and other activities to guide students through the structures and layers of the human body.

"Bring your figure drawings to life"--Page 4 of cover.

Notebooking journal for elementary study of human anatomy, written from a Christian perspective.

Elementary level study of anatomy and physiology written from a Christian perspective.

The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."

Features innovative pedagogy, an extensive, full-color art program, and a unique writing style that informs and engages students. Included are pre-lab exercises, lists of key terms, labeling and coloring exercises, and review material from previous units help prepare students to enter the lab and begin work immediately. Focused activities, tracing exercises, and Hints & Tips keep students actively involved in the labs, while Check Your Recall questions, Check your Understanding critical thinking questions, and End-of-Unit quizzes test students' comprehension of the materials.

This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated, and affordably priced manual is appropriate for a one-semester anatomy-only laboratory course. The unique interactive approach of these exercises helps students develop a deeper understanding of the material as they prepare to embark on allied health careers. Through focused activities and by eliminating redundant exposition and artwork found in most primary textbooks, this manual complements the lecture material and serves as an efficient and effective tool for learning in the lab.