Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

This textbook aligns the basic science of anatomy and physiology with the applied art and science of communication disorders. The content is approached from a clinical perspective so that students understand the application of the content. Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is unique for its presentation of elementary and introductory anatomy and physiology in a framework of clinical practice.

Preface Part I Terminology, Nomenclature, and Basic Concepts Chapter 1 An Overview Chapter 2 Understanding the Terminology and Nomenclature Chapter 3 Structural Organization of Humans Part I Summary Part I Review Questions Part II The Nervous System Chapter 4 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System Chapter 5 Pathologies Associated with the Nervous System Part II Summary Part II Review Questions Part II References Part III The Respiratory System Chapter 6 Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Chapter 7 Pathologies Associated with the Respiratory System Part III Summary Part III Review Questions Part III References Part IV The Phonatory System Chapter 8 Anatomy and Physiology of the Phonatory System Chapter 9 Pathologies Associated with the Phonatory System Part IV Summary Part IV Review Questions Part IV References Part V The Articulatory/Resonance System Chapter 10 Anatomy and Physiology of the Articulatory/Resonance System Chapter 11 Pathologies Associated with the Articulatory/Resonance System Part V Summary Part V Review Questions Part V References Part VI The Auditory / Vestibular System Chapter 12 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory/Vestibular System Chapter 13 Pathologies Associated with the Auditory/Vestibular System Part VI Summary Part VI Review Questions Appendix Terms and affixes to assist you in learning the meanings of anatomical and physiological words Terms and prefixes used to describe movement Terms and affixes used to denote anatomical structures or their parts Terms and prefixes used to describe color, form, general location, relative size, or shape Terms and affixes used in reference to bones, cartilages, cavities, membranes, or spaces Terms and affixes used in reference to the nervous system Terms and prefixes used in reference to the auditory/vestibular system Miscellaneous terms and affixes used in anatomy, physiology, and pathology Glossary Index