Synopses & Reviews
Prepare your students for success in their allied health careers with
Memmlerandrsquo;s The Human Body in Health and Disease,
13e. Acclaimed for its innovations in pedagogy and approach, the book has already helped hundreds of thousands of allied health students (including those with little or no background in science and/or weak language skills) to master the content of the course. From its pioneering use of phonetic pronunciations to its pedagogically effective skin-to-bone transparencies of the human body, to this editionandrsquo;s new personalized chapter-by-chapter quizzes powered by prepU; this book continues to set the standard for the one-semester course.and#160;
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Continuing the tradition of excellence that has made the book a classic, this edition prepares students for success in their healthcare careers through easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated coverage of the essentials of human anatomy, physiology, and the effects of disease. Throughout the book, anatomical art illustrates concepts with accuracy, simplicity, and elegance; medical case studies enhanced with additional clinical content demonstrate the relevance of the content to a career in the health professions; and unique pedagogy helps students master the anatomic and medical terminology they will encounter in healthcare settings.
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Now more engaging, easier to learn from, and easier to remember than ever before, the Thirteenth Edition features a clear, friendly writing style; a dramatically enhanced design, photo, and art program; a wide array of in-text and online learning tools tailored to the needs of allied health students; and an unparalleled suite of instructor and student resources designed to save you time and help your students succeed.
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Student Resources
- Personalized chapter quizzes powered by prepU help each student learn more, while giving you a window into your studentsand#39; progress by highlighting misconceptions, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Chapter pre-quizzes help students pinpoint areas of focus.
- Online animations make complex concepts and processes easier to understand.
- An online learning style assessment helps students identify their personal learning style, so that they can maximize their use of the wide range of online learning activities on thePoint.
- Eleven different types of learning activities, including multiple-choice, true/false, key terms, fill-in-the-blank, look and label, audio flash cards, word anatomy, piece it together, zooming in, listen and label, and body building, help students study and review.
- An audio glossary pronounces and defines key medical terms.
- Supplemental images and tables enhance student understanding
- Study and test-taking tips help students master chapter content and prepare for exams.
- Career Informationand#160;boxes showcase a variety of health careers.
- Answers to the textandrsquo;s Questions for Study and Review help students master key concepts.
- Maximize your study time, improve your performance on exams, and succeed in this course with the for-sale Study Guide.
Instructor Resources:
- Personalized chapter quizzes powered by prepU help each student learn more and give you a window into your studentsand#39; progress by highlighting misconceptions, strengths, and weaknesses.
- An improved online Instructorand#39;s Manual provides a wide range of resources to support your teaching, including tips for using the book in a flipped classroom or for online learning.
- A robusttest generatorbank makes building tests and exams quick and easy.
- A complete image bank with additional images enhances lecture and exam preparation.
- Online animations can be incorporated into your lectures to help your students better understand complex concepts and processes.
- Answers to Study Guide Questions are provided for your convenience.
- Lesson Plans make the text easier to teach from.
- Pre-loaded PowerPoint presentations speed lecture preparation.
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In addition, you can package the text with a number of books and resources, depending on your course goals and teaching preferences.
- For a greater focus on medical terminology, package the text with Barbara Cohenandrsquo;s, Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide 7e.
- To increase studentsandrsquo; success and pass rates in the course, package the text with prepU.
- To give your students even more opportunities to practice and review, package the text with the Study Guide.
- To provide your students with the ultimate success package, bundle the text with prepU and the Study Guide.
- To give your students a clinically based on-line lab experience without expensive equipment, package the text with A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy Online: Student Lab Activity Guide, 4e.
Synopsis
This widely read classic is an excellent primer on normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, basic microbiology, chemistry, and the human disease process. With an accessible design and a robust multimedia electronic ancillary package, the Twelfth Edition is even more engaging and understandable for students with diverse learning styles. It builds on its solid foundation by seamlessly integrating the placement and relationship of the art and text. A new full-body transparency insert has been added to the text to assist students in performing a virtual dissection of the human body from skin down to bone.and#160;
The new editionsandrsquo; PASSport to Success retains all the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities introduced with the last edition, plus additional animations and activities. The interface has been enhanced to improve the student experience, while the connection with the text has been strengthened with a list of ancillaries by learning style on each chapter opener.
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Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781609139056 Cohen Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781609139063 Cohen Study Guide to Accompany Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781605477725 Rosdahl Textbook of Basic Nursing, 10e
- 9781605477732 Rosdahl Workbook for Textbook of Basic Nursing, 10e
Synopsis
This package contains:
978-1-60913-905-6 - Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease Cohen, Barbara J - PB-Paperback
978-0-7817-6530-5 - Coloring Atlas of the Human Body Hull, Kerry PB-Paperback
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781609139056 Cohen Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781609139063 Cohen Study Guide to Accompany Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781605477725 Rosdahl Textbook of Basic Nursing, 10e
- 9781605477732 Rosdahl Workbook for Textbook of Basic Nursing, 10e
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781605476339 Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 9e
- 9781609139056 Cohen Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781609139063 Cohen Study Guide to Accompany Memmler's The Human Body, 12e
- 9781451185959 Cohen PrepU for Memmler's The Human Body in Health, 12e
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781609139056 Cohen Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781451147162 Timby PrepU for Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 10e
- 9781451185959 Cohen PrepU for Cohen's Memmler's The Human Body in Health and Disease, 12e
- 9781469837444 Lippincott Nursing2015 Drug Handbook
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9781609139056 Cohen Memmler’s The Human Body in Health & Disease, 12e
- 9781451120394 Schaeffer A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy Online Student Lab Activity Guide, 4e
- 9781451190304 A.D.A.M. A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy Online Access Card, For Package Sales Only
Synopsis
Innovative in its pedagogy and approach,
Memmlerandrsquo;s The Human Body in Health and Disease has helped hundreds of thousands of allied health students (including those with little or no background in science and/or weak language skills) to master anatomy and physiology. From its pioneering use of phonetic pronunciations to its pedagogically effective skin-to-bone transparencies of the human body, to this editionandrsquo;s personalized chapter-by-chapter quizzes powered by prepU; this proven book continues to set the standard for the one-semester course.and#160;
and#160;
Continuing the tradition of excellence that has made the book a classic, this edition prepares students for success in their healthcare careers through easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated coverage of the essentials of human anatomy, physiology, and the effects of disease. Throughout the book, anatomical art illustrates concepts with accuracy, simplicity, and elegance; medical case studies enhanced with additional clinical content demonstrate the relevance of the content to a career in the health professions; and unique pedagogy helps students master the anatomic and medical terminology they will encounter in healthcare settings.
and#160;
- Now more engaging, easier to learn from, and easier to remember than ever before, the Thirteenth Edition features a clear, friendly writing style; a dramatically enhanced design, photo, and art program; a wide array of in-text and online learning tools tailored to the needs of allied health students; and an unparalleled suite of instructor and student resources designed to save instructors time and help students succeed.
Table of Contents
Unit I andndash; The Body as a Whole1: Organization of the Human Body2: Chemistry, Matter, and Life3: Cells and Their Functions4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranesand#160;Unit II andndash; Disease and the First Line of Defense5: Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms6: The Skin in Health and Diseaseand#160;Unit III andndash; Movement and Support7: The Skeleton: Bones and Joints8: The Muscular Systemand#160;Unit IV andndash; Coordination and Control9: The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves10: The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves11: The Sensory System12: The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormonesand#160;Unit V andndash; Circulation and Body Defense13: The Blood14: The Heart and Heart Disease15: Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation16: The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Tissue17: Body Defenses, Immunity, and Vaccinesand#160;Unit VI andndash; Energy: Supply and Use18: The Respiratory System19: The Digestive System20: Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature21: Body Fluids22: The Urinary Systemand#160;Unit VII andndash; Perpetuation of Life23: The Male and Female Reproductive Systems24: Development and Birth25: Heredity and Hereditary Diseasesand#160;GlossaryGlossary of Word PartsAppendicesIndex