Anatomy Demystified

by Layman, Dale

• ISBN13: 9780071438278
• ISBN10: 0071438270
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-12
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Say goodbye to dry presentations, grueling formulas, and abstract theories that would put Einstein to sleep -- now there's an easier way to master the disciplines you really need to know. McGraw-Hill'sDemystified Seriesteaches complex subjects in a unique, easy-to-absorb manner, and is perfect for users without formal training or unlimited time. They're also the most time-efficient, interestingly written "brush-ups" you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your areas of strength and weakness and reinforce your knowledge and confidence. This clear, heavily-illustrated guide to the human body covers anatomy of cells and tissues, muscle tissue, major muscles of the body, nervous tissue, membranes, organs, cancer, the skin, the human skeleton, the nervous system, glands, the senses, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, the respiratory system, digestion, genitourinary system, the embryo, and more.

Author Biography

Dale Layman, Ph.D., Grand Ph.D. in Medicine, is a popular Professor of Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology at Joliet Junior College in Illinois. He is the author of many articles, as well as Biology Demystified and Physiology Demystified, two closely related books in this series. He is the first Grand Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine in the United States, and has received many other international honors and awards for his writing, teaching, and highly creative thinking. Dr. Layman has more than 28 years of experience in the biological sciences.

Table of Contents

PART 1: THE JOURNEY BEGINS

CHAPTER 1 Anatomy: Our Inner World of Bodyspace

Quiz

CHAPTER 2 "Cutting Up" Human Bodyspace

Quiz

CHAPTER 3 Systemic Anatomy: A Fly-by of the Organ

TEST: Part 1

PART 2: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF BODY STRUCTURE

CHAPTER 4 Hidden Chemicals In Our Body Basement: The Great Pyramid

CHAPTER 5 Anatomy of Cells and Tissues: Tiny Chambers Form A "Fabric"

TEST: Part 2

PART 3: TOUGH HIDE, AND TOUGH INSIDE!

CHAPTER 6 The Integumentary System - Skin and Hairy Chests

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 7 The Human Skeleton - Our Shell Sinks Inside!Endoskeleton Versus Exoskeleton: "Just Where Did We Put Our Armor?"

TEST: Part 3

PART 4: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM EXCITES A BUNCH OF "ACORNS" AND "LITTLE MICE"!

CHAPTER 8: The Muscular System = A Bunch of "Little Mice" Hanging on Our Skeleton!

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 9: The Nervous System: Little Puppeteer Holding The Strings

CHAPTER 10: The Organs of the "Special Senses" Keep Us Informed

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 11: Glands: The Secreting "Acorns"

TEST: Part 4

PART 5: PIPES AND VESSELS FOR BLOOD AND AIR

CHAPTER 12: The Circulatory System: A Vasc Responsibility to Play Our "Cardi's" Right!

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 13 The Lymphatic-Immune System: Protection With "Clear Spring Water"

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 14 The Respiratory "Tree": Its Branches Sway In the Airy "Breeze"

TEST: Part 5

PART 6: "DOWN-UNDER" ORGAN SYSTEMS, OR THE BODY LAND"BELOW OUR BELT"

CHAPTER 15 The Digestive Tube: A Rabbit-Hole Outside the Body!

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

CHAPTER 16 The Genitourinary System - Keeper of Our Urine and (GASP!) Sex

Quiz and Body-Level Grids

TEST: Part 6

Final Exam

Appendix: Answers to quiz, test, and final exam questions

Index