This completely revised manual is now in full color! It contains a series of 55 exercises for the laboratory setting that provide guided explorations of human anatomy and labeled examples of commonly seen histology and dissection specimens. The rat, the cat, and the featal pig are offered as options for many of the more comprehensive dissection activities making this three laboratory manuals in one. Exercises include the labeling of anatomy, dissection of anatomic models and fresh or preserved specimens, physiological experiments, computerized experiments, and practical applications exercises. The manual also includes safety tips and a comprehensive instruction and preparation guide for the laboratory.

• The modular organization of exercises allows their use in virtually any order required by the needs of individual courses.
• The built-in, full-color Laboratory Reference - with 90 labeled examples of commonly seen histology and dissection specimens - facilitates anatomy identification.
• The user-friendly spiral binding allows hands-free viewing in the laboratory setting.
• Numerous illustrations of proper procedures complement the complete description of activities.
• Hundreds of two-color anatomy illustrations reinforce learning of anatomical structures.
• 55 laboratory exercises provide a variety of learning experiences for students.
• Complete lists of materials for each exercise give students and instructors a handy reference for efficient setup of laboratory activities.
• Boxed hints provide students with special tips on handling specimens, using equipment, and managing their laboratory activities.
• Safety tips highlighted in special boxes remind students of potential hazards - such as fire, chemical spills, cuts, or biological contamination.
• Content and concept review questions throughout encourage students to reinforce and apply their knowledge of human structure and function.
• Practical applications to exercise and athletics, clinical situations, and everyday experiences increase student motivation and place important concepts in a useful context.
• Special reference supplements help students in their examination of laboratory specimens.
• Learning objectives at the beginning of each exercise offer a framework for learning.
• Easy-to-evaluate Lab Report formats allow instructors to check student work or assign grades in an efficient manner.

Preface
Welcome to Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
The scientific method
Measurement and data collection
How to dissect
Using this manual
SAFETY FIRST!
How to study for lab quizzes
Laboratory Reference
THE BASICS
1. Organization of the body
2. Dissection: The whole body
3. The Microscope
4. Cell Anatomy
5. Transport Through Cell Membranes
6. The Cell's Life Cycle
7. Epithelial Tissue
8. Connective Tissue
9. Muscle and Nerve Tissue
SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
10. The Skin
11. Overview of the Skeleton
12. The Skull
13. The Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage
14. The Upper Extremities
15. The Lower Extremities
16. Joints
17. Organization of the Muscular System
18. Skeletal Muscle Identification
19. Dissection: Skeletal Muscles
20. Skeletal Muscle Contractions
INTEGRATION AND CONTROL
21. Nerve Tissue
22. Nerve Reflexes
23. The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
24. The Brain and Cranial Nerves
25. The Dissection: The Brain
26. Somatic Senses
27. Senses of Taste and Smell
28. The Ear
29. Hearing and Equilibrium
30. The Eye
31. Visual Function
32. Endocrine Glands
33. Hormones
REGULATION AND MAINTENANCE
34. Blood
35. Structure of the Heart
36. Electrical Activity of the Heart
37. The Pulse and Blood Pressure
38. The Circulatory Pathway
39. The Lymphatic System
40. Dissection: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
41. Respiratory Structures
42. Dissection: Respiratory System
43. Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
44. Digestive Structures
45. Dissection: Digestive System
46. Enzymes and Digestion
47. Urinary Structures
48. Dissection: Urinary System
49. Urinalysis
REPRODUCTION
50. The Male Reproductive System
51. The Female Reproductive System
52. Dissection: Reproductive Systems
53. Development
54. Genetics and Heredity
SYNTHESIS
55. The Whole Body
Lab Report Supplement

By Kevin T. Patton, PhD, Professor of Life Science, St. Charles Community College, St. Peters, MO, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology, Saint Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO