Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions

Bruce Colbert is the Director of the Allied Health Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds a master’s degree in health education and administration, has authored nine books and several articles, and has given over 250 invited lectures and workshops at both the regional and national levels. Many of his workshops provide teacher training involving techniques to make the health sciences engaging and relevant to today’s students. In addition, Bruce has presented workshops on developing effective critical and creative thinking, stress and time management, and study skills. He is an avid basketball player, even after three knee surgeries. Jeff Ankney is the Director of Clinical Education for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Respiratory Care program, where he is responsible for the development and evaluation of hospital clinical sites. In the past, he has served as a public school teacher, Assistant Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, and Program Coordinator of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and has been a member of hospital utilization review, hospital policy, strategic planning, and patient safety committees. Jeff is a consultant on hospital management and pulmonary rehabilitation concerns. He was also the recipient of the American Cancer Society Public Education Award. He is a pretty fair fly fisherman and wing shot, although his springer spaniel, Rusty, would probably disagree. Karen Lee is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she teaches all the anatomy courses, including anatomy and physiology for nursing and allied health students. She presents regularly at scientific conferences and has published several articles on crustacean physiology and behavior. An active member of the Council on Undergraduate Research, she is also the campus Undergraduate Research Coordinator. For the last many years Karen has sung bass in women’s barbershop choruses and quartets and more recently has been harmonizing with any singer or guitar player who will let her near the microphone.

Brief Contents

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Human Body
Biochemistry
The Cells
Tissues and Systems
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Integumentary System
The Nervous System (Part I)
The Nervous System (Part II)
The Senses
The Endocrine System
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Gastrointestinal System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System
The Journey’s End

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Appendices

Answers to Test Your Knowledge
Medical Terminology, Word Parts, and Singular and Plural Endings
Clinical Abbreviations
Laboratory Reference Values
Vitamins and Minerals: Sources, Function, and Effects of Deficiency and Toxicity