Interactions: Exploring the Functions of the Human Body

This book presents animations of key physiological processes which are brought to life. The CD contains a number of animations that help students comprehend key processes that change over time. The animations in Foundations are focused on cellular and molecular processes. Anatomy Reviews - Illustrations, histology, and cadaver photographs linked to function. These reviews aid student understanding of the processes and the anatomical features that are important in these processes. Interactive Exercises - Relate to the animations and actively reinforce knowledge that has previously been studied. These exercises help reinforce critical thinking and problem solving skills. These exercises also present the students with a useful tool for gouging their understanding of the important concepts. Clinical Correlations - Provide relevancy to concepts and content. Not found in other software programs this extremely helpful to those students who are going on to study for a profession in allied health. This helps the students relate to the concepts they are studying. Concept Maps and Links - Promotes critical thinking - link content to the big picture. Not found in other programs, this helps students develop key problem solving skills. Flexible Navigation - Dynamic tools allowing quick access to content the way you want it. The program is designed to let the user access the exact content when they need it. Notebook Feature - Direct email capability and opportunities for assessment and discussion. Not found in other A&P software programs. Students can make notes of important concepts for review or create a list of key points for further explanation. These notes or questions can be emailed directly to an instructor for review. Presentation Values and Tools - Animations created to maximize benefits for presentations. An instructor can create a presentation of any materials found in the program. They can put these in any desired order including the exercises for review with a class. Links to Course Websites or WebCT - Fully integrated for use with websites and electronic courses. This book features quality, consistent, and solid content. It is written by instructors who have decades of experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology. These authors continue to teach and are familiar with the needs of today's students. This is an authoritative and innovative art program - illustrated by medical illustrators and not just graphic artists. This is reflected in the high attention to detail and the intricacies found at the cellular and molecular level. System Requirements: PC Pentium 166 or higher 32MB RAM 4x speed CD-ROM drive 800x600 screen resolution, hi-color mode Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT Windows compatible sound card Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions. Macintosh PowerPC G3 233 MHz 64 MB RAM 4x speed CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 resolution 256 colors Mac OS 8.1 and above Internet Explorer v5.0 or Netscape Navigator V4.7 or higher versions.

Table of Contents:
The Skeletal System Anatomy Overviews The Skeletal System: Overview Overview of Joints Bone Structure and Tissues Animations Bone Dynamics and Tissue Bone Formation Bone Growth and Remodeling Regulation of Bone Growth and Blood Calcium Exercises Bones, Bones, Bones Judge the Joint Growing Long Bone Concentrate on Bone Tissue Observe the Ossification Bone Growth Sequencing Calcium Homeostasis Regulation Sequences Concepts and Connections Blood Calcium Regulation Joint Classification The Muscular System Anatomy Overviews The Muscular System: Overview Selected Muscles and Movements Muscle Tissue Animations Neuromuscular Junctions Contraction of Skeletal Muscle Cells Control of Muscle Tension Muscle Metabolism Exercises Shoulder Movement Target Practice Manage Those Muscles Manage Movements Contraction Connections Muscle Car Lower Limb Movement Target Practice Increase Muscle Tension Fueling Contraction and Recovery Concepts and Connections Excitation of Skeletal Muscle Skeletal Muscle Contraction Cycle Muscle Metabolism Events at the Neuromuscular Junction Disruptions To Homeostasis The Case of the Painful Hands The Case of Muscles and More The Case of the Brittle Woman with Back Pain The Case of the Weakened Teenager