Product Description

Clinical Applications of Human Anatomy: A Laboratory Guide is an exciting new manual specifically designed to provide students with a more practice oriented method for learning human gross anatomy. This engaging style allows students to bridge the all-important gap between the classroom where anatomy is taught and the clinic where anatomy is used.

Michael F. Nolan has assembled learning activities as well as self-assessment tasks as the primary method of teaching for the student. The activities will acquaint students with clinically relevant aspects of human structure in ways similar to those that will be encountered in clinical practice. The self-assessment questions are a great tool that will provide an objective measure of progress and success in learning the material.

The emphasis on human structure rather than on a particular skill or group of skills coupled with its unique format of being just text, allows Clinical Applications of Human Anatomy to be the perfect companion for traditional anatomy texts and courses. Better-educated students become better prepared health professionals.

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Contents

Dedication
About the Author
Preface
Introduction
How to Use the Manual

Section I. Limbs and Back

Chapter 1. Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limb

Chapter 2. Hip Girdle and Lower Limb

Chapter 3. Back

Section II. Thorax and Abdomen

Chapter 4. Thorax

Chapter 5. Lungs and Pleura

Chapter 6. Heart

Chapter 7. Abdomen

Section III. Head and Neck

Chapter 8. Head and Face

Chapter 9. Neck

Chapter 10. Mouth

Chapter 11. Eye

Chapter 12. Ear

Appendix A.
Answer Key
Limbs and Back
Thorax and Abdomen
Head and Neck

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Reviews

"The text is well-organized and maintains a consistent format throughout. Students learning anatomy in the health fields should find the exercises a useful tool to enhance their understanding of applied human anatomy as they progress to clinical skills courses."

— David A. Krause, Clinical Anatomy

"Overall, I would highly recommend this laboratory guide to any physical therapist student or any health professional studying human anatomy."

— Timothy J. McMahon, MPT, OCS, Orthopaedic Practice

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About the Author

Michael F. Nolan PhD, PT

Dr. Michael F. Nolan received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Marquette University and a PhD in Anatomy (Neuroanatomy) from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He holds the rank of Professor in the departments of Anatomy and Neurology in the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Dr. Nolan is the director of Applied Neuroscience and Clinical Neuroanatomy courses for medical students, physical therapy students, and neurology and neurosurgery residents at the University of South Florida. He is the author of Introduction to the Neurologic Examination and is currently working on a textbook and laboratory guide in the applied neurosciences.

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