Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology (Paperback) | Released: 22 Apr 2008

In addition to providing the most concise information for efficiently learning basic human anatomy and physiology, this text also provides guided memorization exercises with complete answer keys for self-testing. The United States Army is recognized internationally as the standard for complete, efficient and effective adult education. The Army has a tradition of pioneering training systems that then transition into the corporate civilian sector. This manual has been continuously tested and updated to successfully educate every member of the modern United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD). The manuals and course materials combined in this book provide complete, easily understandable, and well-planned learning tools for both military and civilian students. Complete with exercises and answer keys for each lesson. This volume has been used by universities internationally as their foundational instructional textbook. It is essential for any life science field subject to government regulation. It is required material for many regulatory affairs and clinical trial professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry. Included Documents and Features: Basic Human Anatomy 1. Introduction to Basic Human Anatomy 2. Tissues of the Body 3. The Human Integumentary and Fascial Systems 4. The Human Skeletal System 5. The Human Muscular System 6. The Human Digestive System 7. The Human Respiratory System and Breathing 8. The Human Urogenital Systems 9. The Human Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 10. The Human Endocrine System 11. The Human Nervous System Basic Human Physiology 1. Introduction to Basic Human Physiology 2. Physiology of Cells and Miscellaneous Tissues 3. Envelopes of the Body 4. The Skeletal System 5. Physiology and Actions of Muscles 6. The Human Digestive System 7. The Human Respiratory System and Breathing 8. The Human Urinary System 9. The Human Reproductive (Genital) System 10. Cardiovascular and Other Circulatory Systems of the Human Body 11. The Human Endocrine System 12. The Human Nervous System 13. The Special Senses 14. Some Elementary Human Genetics
About the Author: Following in the footsteps of Gordon Allport, all of Mindy J. Allport-Settle's books are built on a foundation of psychology and sociology with a focus on improving some aspect of industry through research and education. Her career in healthcare began when she was a teenager working as an emergency medical technician. Since then, she has joined the U.S. Navy's advanced hospital corps, worked in organ and human tissue procurement, specialized in ophthalmology, and moved on to serve as a key executive, board member, and consultant for some of the best companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industry. She has provided guidance in regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, restructuring and turnarounds, new drug submissions, research and development and product commercialization strategies, and new business development. Her experience and dedication have resulted in international recognition as the developer of the only FDA-recognized and benchmarked quality systems training and development business methodology. Her education includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix, and completion of the corporate governance course series in audit committees, compensation committees, and board effectiveness at Harvard Business School.