Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual for Nursing and Allied Health

Reviewed by Amy Obringer, Professor of Biology, University of Saint Francis on 8/23/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

The lab manual includes are expected subject matter: anatomical terminology, histology, body systems.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

No errors were noted.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

This lab manual is quite good. Short introductions to each chapter are current and interesting.
Any updates could easily be made by simply changing the introduction content.

Clarity rating: 5

Clearly and concisely written. Appropriate language for entry level undergraduates.

Consistency rating: 4

The figures are not consistent in their appearance. It seems as there were multiple sources of input on the figures.

Modularity rating: 5

The chapters were broken up into different sections which made it easily digestible to the reader.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Visually appealing. Easy to follow.

Interface rating: 5

no problems

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

no grammar errors noted
The figure of cocaine's effects on the brain was somewhat difficult to read.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

The text included examples and scenarios that highlighted different cultures and races.

Overall, the figures were quite good - occasionally a figure seemed a bit blurry.

Reviewed by Rebecca Westphal, Professor, Cape Cod Community College on 7/5/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less

This lab manual covers all major organ systems.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

Book appears accurate and error-free. Text would benefit from revisions that increase the diversity of bodies represented.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

The book provides a series of activities appropriate for A&P lab.

Clarity rating: 5

Text is clearly written.

Consistency rating: 5

Text is consistent in terminology.

Modularity rating: 5

Provides a solid starting point from which faculty can choose to modify or supplement to suite their specific needs.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Clearly organized following typical structure of A&P courses.

Interface rating: 5

Easy to access and navigate.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

No grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 3

Text would benefit from revisions to increase diversity of bodies represented in accompanying figures.

This is a great lab manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology. It includes activities and question sets for each organ system/chapter.