Visual Learning: Human Anatomy: An illustrated guide for all ages

by Barron's Educational Series, Ken Ashwell Ph.D.

Overview

Barron’s new Visual Learning series breaks down complex science concepts into clear, captivating illustrations for the visual learner! 

With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Human Anatomy is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way.

Learn key Anatomy topics including:

• Body systems and tissues overview
• Cell structure and skin
• Skeleton and joints
• Muscular system
• Nervous system and senses
• Cardiovascular system
• Immune/lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system
• Endocrine system, and more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506280950
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	10/29/2021
Series:	Barron's Visual Learning
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

About the Author

Ken Ashwell, Ph.D. (Sydney, Australia)
Dr. Ashwell is a professor of anatomy in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He has been teaching anatomy to medical, healthcare, exercise, and science students for more than 30 years, and maintains an active involvement in research on brain development and brain evolution.

About the Publisher
In the 1930s, Manuel H. Barron opened a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. 

People from the community asked Mr. Barron about books that might be available to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides.

80 years later, Barron's has helped millions of people prepare for their next step.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Overview of Systems 8

The Basics of Systems 9

Skeletal System: Bones and Joints 10

Muscular System 12

Nervous System and Senses 14

Circulatory System and Blood 18

Respiratory System 20

Digestive System 22

Urinary System 24

Reproductive System 25

Immune System 26

Endocrine System 27

Recap 28

2 The Structure of Cells and Skin 30

Cells and Their Products 31

Cell Structure and Organelles 32

Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis 34

Anatomical Position and Planes 36

Skin, Nails, and Hair 39

Recap 42

3 Skeleton and Joints 44

Organization of the Skeleton 45

Joints and Movements 46

The Structure of Bone 48

Bones of the Axial Skeleton 50

Bones of the Upper Limb 52

Bones of the Lower Limb 54

Joints of the Body 56

Recap 60

4 Muscular System 62

How Tendons Attach Muscles to Bones 63

Head and Facial Muscles 64

Neck and Trunk Muscles 66

Upper Limb Muscles 68

Lower Limb Muscles 72

Recap 74

5 Nervous System and Senses 76

Neuron Structure 77

Functional Organization of the Nervous System 78

Brain Structure and Function 80

Cortical Functional Regions 82

Brain Stem and Cerebellum 84

Spinal Cord Structure and Function 86

Nerves of the Head and Neck 90

Nerves of the Shoulder and Upper Limb 92

Nerves of the Buttock and Lower Limb 94

Eye and Vision 96

Ear and Hearing 98

Sense of Taste 100

Sense of Smell 102

Recap 104

6 Cardiovascular System 106

Circulatory System 107

Vessels in the Circulatory System 108

Structure of the Heart and Cardiac Muscle 110

Arteries and Veins 112

Capillaries 119

Blood Function and Composition 121

Recap 124

7 Immune/Lymphatic System 126

Overview of the Lymphatic System 127

Lymph Nodes and Channels 128

Innate and Adaptive Immunity 130

Thymus, Tonsils, and Spleen 132

Recap 134

8 Respiratory System 136

Overview of the Respiratory System 137

Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses 138

Larynx: Interior and Exterior 140

Trachea, Bronchi, and Lungs 141

Recap 144

9 Digestive System 146

The Alimentary Canal 147

Salivary Glands 148

The Esophagus and the Stomach 149

The Small and Large Intestine 150

Liver, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas 152

Recap 154

10 Urinary System 156

The Urinary Tract 157

The Kidneys 158

Ureter, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra 160

Recap 162

11 Reproductive System 164

Early Sex Cells 165

Male Reproductive System 166

Female Reproductive System 169

Recap 174

12 Endocrine System 176

Endocrine Glands 177

Anterior Pituitary Gland and Its Hormones 178

Posterior Pituitary Gland and Its Hormones 180

Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands 181

Endocrine Pancreas 182

Adrenal Cortex and Medulla 183

Gonads and Reproductive Hormones 184

Recap 186

Index 188

Acknowledgments 192