Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology

Elaine N. Marieb began her teaching career at Springfield College, where she taught A&P to physical education majors.  She then joined the faculty of the Biological Science Division of Holyoke Community College with a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. As a result of her contact with her students at Holyoke Community College, many of whom were pursuing degrees in nursing, she developed a desire to better understand the relationship between the scientific study of the human body and the clinical aspects of nursing practice.  Still teaching full-time, Dr. Marieb pursued her nursing education, which culminated in a Master of Science degree with a clinical specialization in gerontology from the University of Massachusetts.  It is this experience, along with stories from the field—including those of former students now in health careers—that has informed the development of the unique perspective and accessibility for which her texts and laboratory manuals are known.

I. HUMAN BODY AND ORIENTATION

 1. The Language of Anatomy

 

 2. Organ Systems Overview

 

II. THE CELL

 3. The Cell - Anatomy and Division

 

 4. Cell Membrane Transport Mechanisms

 

III. BASIC TISSUES AND THE SKIN

 5. Classification of Tissues

 

 6. The Skin (Integumentary System)

 

IV. THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

 7. Overview of the Skeleton

 

 8. The Axial Skeleton

 

 9. The Appendicular Skeleton

 

10. Microscopic Anatomy and Organization of Skeletal Muscle

 

V. THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM



11. Structure of Skeletal Muscle

 

12. Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System

 

VI. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

13. Neuron Anatomy and Physiology

 

14. Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves

 

15. Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

 

16. Human Reflex Physiology

 

17. The Special Senses

 

18. Functional Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands

 

VII. THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

19. Blood

 

20. Anatomy of the Heart

 

21. Anatomy of Blood Vessels

 

22. Human Cardiovascular Physiology–Blood Pressure and Pulse Determinations

 

VIII. THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

23. Anatomy of the Respiratory System

 

24. Respiratory System Physiology

 

IX. OTHER MAJOR SYSTEMS

25. Functional Anatomy of the Digestive System

 

26. Functional Anatomy of the Urinary System

 

27. Anatomy of the Reproductive System 

 

Histology Atlas

 

Appendix A: The Microscope

 

Appendix B: The Metric System