Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology [Paperback]

Kevin T. Patton PhD (Author), Gary A. Thibodeau PhD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0323010962 | ISBN-13: 978-0323010962 | Edition: 1

This excellent summary reference includes a comprehensive illustrated review of important anatomy and related physiological principles. Where appropriate, the authors have developed summary tables of important physiological concepts such as cardiac electrical conductivity and renal filtration. This useful handbook serves as a reminder reference for students and practitioners who have already completed courses in anatomy and physiology and as a quick reference for individuals who must understand and investigate medical-related information using anatomy and physiology terminology.

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About the Author

Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Professor of Life Science, St. Charles County Community College, St. Peters, MO, Adjunct Assistant Professor Of Physiology, Saint Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO; Gary A. Thibodeau, PhD, Chancellor and Professor of Biology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (March 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323010962
• ISBN-13: 978-0323010962
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful pocket reference, August 2, 2002

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"kim-marie-rn" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology (Paperback)

As an NP student, I needed a condensed reference book. This one is it! All of the body systems explained very briefly with wonderful conceptual models and diagrams, fetal circulation, etc. There are pictures of bones, muscles, veins, all the basics.
Included are tables with chemistry and lab values and some reasons for abnormals, which muscles/tendons move what, planes of the body, cells and their functions, pictures of different kinds of tissues, teeth, cranial nerves, dermatomes, you name it, it's in here!
It's like having three or four books in one. Well worth the money, in my opinion. And it fits in your pocket or small enough to go with your 20 other books in your book bag! Great for students and new practitioners. And for those who would like a good reference book that is portable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed!!, April 27, 2004

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PaganDeva2000 "pagandeva2000" (Queens, New York) - See all my reviews

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I said a prayer two days ago, and asked for a book that explained anatomy in simple terms that I understand, and then, I walked into the college bookstore and saw this. First of all, ANYTHING by Mosby would be purchased by me, and this is no exception! Now, this is a small, compact book that you can carry anywhere, to the supermarket, on the train, even to class rather than the large textbooks that are also needed. While much more of the information may be in the text, this is a great supplement, because anything that you need to add, there is room on many of the pages to include your own notes. Now, I know I will make it through Anatomy, as well as on my way to become a nurse! GET THIS BOOK!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Mosbys Handbood of A and P, November 23, 2010

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Caitlin E. Howard "Cpanther" (Pittsburgh, pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mosby's Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology (Paperback)

I am an RN who is planning to go back to nurse practitioner school next year and needed to "brush-up" on A and P so I purchased this book and am for the most part pleased. Great size to bring with me to work, to the beach, in the car, anywhere. Pictures and diagrams are very clean and nicely labeled and for the most part it is a good review, however, it does not explain much if any physiology. This is the only downside to it. But it is a great reminder of anatomy for someone who has had A and P before. I recommend it to anyone who needs to "brush-up".