Benjamin Cummings

Laboratory investigations in anatomy and physiology. Main version.

In a manual focusing on human anatomy and physiology, Sarikas (Lasall College, Newton, Massachusetts/occupational therapy, Tufts U.) introduces a "connected learning" approach that combines traditional classroom learning of basic concepts with hands-on projects for developing technical and clinical skills. Lab exercises include objectives, materials, terms, questions to consider, activities, clinical correlations, and review sheets. The spiral-bound manual includes 31 exercises, from use and care of compound light microscopes to body organization and specific systems, suitable for a two-semester sequence; information on writing a lab report; and dissection art by biomedical illustrators and photographers. Other versions cover cat or pig anatomy and physiology. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Lifelong motor development, 5th ed.

Will your smile be the same in 20 years? Here Gabbard (Texas A&M U.) gives you a chance to find out in this new edition of his text, including updates to biological and environmental theories, a new focus on applications, critical thinking exercises, and a website. Gabbard covers the concept of lifelong human development, the rules of biological growth and development, including heredity and other sources of change such as physiology and neurological changes, perception and information processing, including how information processing affects motion control, assessment of individuals' motor development, and sociocultural influences on motor development. Each chapter includes a summary and list of suggested readings, a series of exercises and discussion points, and a list of resources such as websites. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)