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Paramedic : Anatomy and Physiology

by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Paramedic : Anatomy and Physiology

by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ISBN 13:
9780763709303
ISBN 10:
0763709301
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/2003
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett
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Summary

This book uses a case-based approach to help future paramedics develop analytical skills, while learning the content of anatomy and physiology. The text presents both the gross anatomy and the microscopic anatomy of vital sturctures.

Anatomic Definitions

(12)

Anatomy

(3)

The Anatomic Position

(1)

Anatomic Planes

(2)

Abdominal Quadrants

(1)

Movement and Positions

(5)

Prep Kit

(2)

Cells

(30)

The Cell

(12)

The Body's Building Blocks

(1)

Permeability of the Cell Membrane

(3)

Organelles

(4)

Motion

(1)

Cell Division

(3)

Tissues

(3)

Organs

(8)

Organ Systems

(1)

Body Regions

(1)

Body Cavities

(5)

Prep Kit

(5)

Skeletal Tissue

(38)

Cartilage, Tendons, and Ligaments

(1)

Bones: Their Growth and Organization

(7)

Fractures

(1)

The Axial Skeleton

(7)

The Skull

(5)

The Spine

(4)

The Cervical Spine

(1)

The Thoracic Spine and the Thorax

(1)

The Lumbar Spine, the Sacrum, and the Coccyx

(1)

The Appendicular Skeleton

(5)

The Shoulder Girdle

(1)

The Shoulder Joint

(4)

The Acromioclavicular Joint

(1)

The Upper Extremity

(1)

The Forearm and Wrist

(1)

The Hand

(1)

The Pelvic Girdle

(1)

The Lower Extremity

(7)

The Leg

(1)

The Knee

(3)

The Ankle

(2)

Prep Kit

(6)

Muscle Tissue

(20)

Introduction

(1)

Skeletal Muscle

(3)

Smooth Muscle

(1)

Cardiac Muscle

(1)

Gross Anatomy of the Skeletal Muscles

(1)

Movements of the Muscles

(11)

The Head, Trunk, and Upper Extremity

(6)

The Pelvis and Lower Extremity

(5)

Prep Kit

(3)

Circulatory System

102

(34)

The Heart

104

(1)

Location and Major Structures of the Heart

104

(1)

Valves of the Heart

105

(1)

Blood Flow Within the Heart

106

(3)

Electrical Properties of the Heart and Conduction System

109

(4)

Special Electrical Properties of Cardiac Cells

109

(1)

Regulation of Heart Function

109

(2)

Electrolytes (Ions) and the Heart

111

(1)

The Electrical Potential

111

(1)

Depolarization and Cardiac Contraction

111

(1)

Repolarization

112

(1)

The Electrocardiogram

112

(1)

The Cardiac Cycle

113

(1)

The Blood Vessels

114

(10)

The General Scheme of Blood Circulation

114

(1)

Circulation to the Heart

115

(1)

The Pulmonary Circulation

116

(1)

Systemic Arterial Circulation

116

(4)

The Systemic Venous Circulation

120

(4)

Blood and Its Components

124

(4)

Plasma and Formed Elements (Cells)

124

(4)

Prep Kit

128

(8)

The Lymphatic and Immune System

136

(14)

Lymphatic Vessels

139

(1)

Lymph Organs

140

(1)

The Immune System

141

(3)

Nonspecific Immunity

141

(1)

Specific Immunity

142

(2)

Practical Applications---Infectious Diseases

144

(2)

Prep Kit

146

(4)

The Respiratory System

150

(14)

The Respiratory System

152

(3)

The Upper Airway

152

(1)

The Lower Airway

153

(2)

Respiratory Physiology

155

(5)

Prep Kit

160

(4)

The Nervous System

164

(26)

The Nervous System

166

(2)

The Central Nervous System

168

(7)

The Diencephalon

170

(1)

The Brain Stem

170

(1)

The Cerebellum

171

(1)

The Meninges

171

(2)

The Spinal Cord

173

(2)

The Peripheral Nervous System

175

(7)

The Cervical Plexus

176

(1)

The Brachial Plexus

177

(1)

The Lumbosacral Plexus

178

(2)

The Cranial Nerves

180

(2)

The Autonomic Nervous System

182

(2)

Preganglionic and Postganglionic Neurons

182

(1)

Neurotransmitters and Receptors

183

(1)

Prep Kit

184

(6)

The Gastrointestinal System

190

(18)

The Gastrointestinal System

192

(2)

Abdominal Quadrants

193

(1)

Gastrointestinal Tract Organs

194

(10)

The Mouth

194

(1)

The Hollow Abdominal Organs

194

(6)

The Solid Abdominal Organs

200

(4)

Prep Kit

204

(4)

Urinary System, Metabolism and Body Fluids Balance

208

(18)

Basic Metabolism

210

(3)

Carbohydrate Metabolism

210

(1)

Body Fluid Balance

211

(2)

The Urinary System

213

(8)

The Kidneys

214

(1)

The Nephron

215

(1)

Urine Production

216

(1)

Hormonal Regulation of Kidney Function

216

(1)

The Ureters

217

(1)

The Urinary Bladder

218

(1)

The Urethra

219

(2)

Prep Kit

221

(5)

The Reproductive System and Human Genetics

226

(28)

The Human Reproductive System

229

(1)

The Female Reproductive System

229

(6)

The Ovaries

229

(1)

The Fallopian Tubes

230

(1)

The Uterus

231

(2)

The Vagina

233

(1)

The External Genitalia

233

(1)

The Mammary Glands

234

(1)

The Male Reproductive System

235

(1)

The Scrotum

235

(1)

The Perineum

235

(1)

The Testes

235

(1)

Ducts

236

(1)

The Penis

236

(1)

Glands

236

(1)

Gestation and Labor

236

(5)

Normal Gestation

246

The Stages of Labor

240

(1)

Major Changes in the Newborn at Birth

240

(1)

Basic Genetic Concepts

241

(3)

General Concepts

241

(1)

Genes, Nucleic Acids, and Chromosomes

241

(1)

Diploid and Haploid Cells

241

(1)

Autosomal and Sex-Linked Traits

242

(1)

Alleles and Dominant and Recessive Traits

243

(1)

Genotype and Phenotype

244

(1)

Classical Genetics

244

(1)

Genetic Diseases

244

(3)

Prep Kit

247

(7)

Endocrine System

254

(16)

The Endocrine System

256

(10)

The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus

257

(3)

The Thyroid Gland

260

(1)

The Parathyroid Glands

260

(1)

The Pancreas

260

(2)

The Adrenal Glands

262

(3)

The Reproductive Glands and Hormones

265

(1)

Prep Kit

266

(4)

Integumentary System

270

(14)

The Integumentary System

272

(1)

The Layers of the Skin

273

(4)

The Hypodermis

273

(1)

The Dermis

273

(1)

The Epidermis

274

(3)

Accessory Skin Structures

277

(3)

Hair

277

(1)

Glands

277

(2)

Nails

279

(1)

Prep Kit

280

(4)

Special Sensory Systems

284

(14)

Vision

286

(3)

Taste

289

(1)

Hearing and Balance

289

(3)

Hearing

289

(1)

Balance

290

(2)

Smell

292

(1)

Touch

293

(1)

Referred Pain

293

(1)

Prep Kit

294

(4)

Appendix A Basic Chemistry

298

(8)

Appendix B Biological Roots

306

(2)

Index

308

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0763709301

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0763709301

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