Body Structures and Functions [Paperback]

Elizabeth Fong (Author), Elvira B. Ferris (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827321856 | ISBN-13: 978-0827321854 | Publication Date: February 15, 1984 | Edition: 6th

Completely updated and revised, the chapters are now organized in a more logical sequence for the study of body structure and function. The review section at the end of each chapter includes questions that require students to practice decision-making, critical-thinking skills, and ethical issues. A new workbook provides an overview outline of each chapter, extensive questions based directly on chapter content, as well as questions about applying theory to practice. DelmarÆs Anatomy & Physiology Challenge CD-ROM comes free with each book. This is a fun learning tool designed to help students learn and retain knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. (decision-making, critical-thinking, Allied Health, Anatomy and Physiology, body structures, science, function)ALSO AVAILABLE -INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDERInstructor's Guide ISBN: 0-8273-7899-8Workbook ISBN: 0-8273-7898-X

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If I were teaching anatomy and physiology to the intended audience, I would seriously consider this book. It is, in my opinion, the most well written and its coverage is complete without being daunting. It is well organized and flows well from one section to the next. Many textbooks in this subject area attempt to be all things to all people, appearing overwhelming and becoming difficult to read, thus the usefulness to the student is lost. This one remains quite useful, yet quite simple. The authors have written a book that is poised to become the standard in its area." -- Kent Douglas Koerner, BS, MA, ABD --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Ann Senisi Scott is the author of the Ninth Edition of Body Structures and Functions. Ann is currently the Coordinator of Leadership Programs at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was previously the Coordinator of Health Occupations and Practical Nursing at Nassau Tech Board of Cooperative Education Services, Westbury, New York. As the Health Occupations Coordinator, she worked to establish a career ladder program from health care worker to practical nurse. Before becoming the administrator of these programs, Ann taught Practical Nursing for over twelve years. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 6th edition (February 15, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827321856
• ISBN-13: 978-0827321854
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,640,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Body Structures and Functions, Ninth Edition, January 9, 2000

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Holly Jenson (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Body Structures and Functions (Hardcover)

I admit that I did not read this entire book. I found so many errors in what I did read that I did not want to continue for fear of learning incorrect information without realizing it.

Some errors I found are as follows:

Page 3: "The dorsal aspect of the foot is the back or sole of the foot." Ask any doctor, look in any medical dictionary, or check out any picture of foot anatomy. The dorsal aspect of the foot is the back or top of the foot, not the sole of the foot. The sole of the foot is the plantar or volar aspect.

Page 4: "For example, the hand is proximal to the wrist." No. The hand is not proximal to the wrist. The hand is distal to the wrist, and the wrist is proximal to the hand.

Page 37: "sonagram" The correct spelling is "sonogram."

Page 106: "peroneus logus" The correct spelling is "longus."

Page 4: The book lists the appendix as being found in both the abdominal and pelvic cavities. However, it is only found in the pelvic cavity.

Page 36: "A malignant tumor or cancer is when cells move rapidly from one place to another. This process is called metastases." The correct term here would be "metastasis."

If you are taking a course that uses this book as its textbook, please make sure the instructor knows enough about anatomy to be able to find all the errors for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Body Structures and Funcitons, April 15, 2009

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Read-A-Holic (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Body Structures and Functions (Body Structures & Functions) (Hardcover)

Body Structures and Functions: Hardcover Edition (Body Structures & Functions)

I have utilized this book for quite some time. The students love the illustrations, medical terminology sections, as well as it's ease of learning, and have stated, for the most part that they consider this a wonderful book.
It is mainly utilized for students who must take it if they are in a program for certain medical field positions such as Ward Clerks, Medical Administrative Assistants, etc. There is no way a nursing student would be able to use this, but that is what is good about it. It basically depends on what level of A&P learning one needs.
I also have found some errors in the past, but realize it is really our responsibility to contact the publisher in the hopes of them addressing them. I have been at fault here, in the past, but will not ignore it again because overall this is a too nice a book to downgrade it in it's entirety.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome deal the condition of the book was great, August 29, 2011

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Chris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Body Structures and Functions (Body Structures & Functions) (Paperback)

The book cover and table of contents was bent slightly but straightened out overall it's in excellent shape cd was included w/o scratches and only $9!!! Awesome!