Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Booklet
Martilias Farrell, Cheyney University
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Publisher: The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT)
Language: English
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Reviewed by Amy Obringer, Professor of Biology, University of Saint Francis on 12/13/25
The booklet included topics on some body systems. The activities were busywork and had little to do with actually learning A&P content. read more
Reviewed by Amy Obringer, Professor of Biology, University of Saint Francis on 12/13/25
Comprehensiveness
The booklet included topics on some body systems. The activities were busywork and had little to do with actually learning A&P content.
Content Accuracy
This was hard to evaluate because this was a booklet of activities to supplement a lab.
Relevance/Longevity
This booklet is not relevant to undergraduate A&P. A few activities might be useful for a middle school or high school course.
Clarity
The booklet is clear...however, 9 pages of it is dedicated to computer coding information.
Consistency
The layout is consistent, but not very useful.
Modularity
The test is easy to read and divided into weekly activities.
Organization/Structure/Flow
It is arranged logical, but again this booklet is not useful for undergraduate education.
Interface
No problems.
Grammatical Errors
The booklet is free of grammar errors.
Cultural Relevance
The booklet is very neutral - there is no cultural, ethnicity, etc background issues.
CommentsI don't understand the use of this booklet. The activities seem to be a distraction from actually learning A&P.
Table of Contents
- Note to the Reader
- Axial Code Lab
- Dance Move Lab
- Bone Measurement Lab
- Binaural Beats Perception Lab
- Lab Activity: Exploring Synaptic Summation
- Laboratory Exercise: Visualizing Surfactant Action and Lung Function
- Respiratory Rate Dynamics
- Appendix A: Notes for the Instructor
- Appendix B: How to Install Neuronify
- Appendix C: Binaural Beats Web Pages Code
About the Book
This laboratory manual presents a diverse collection of hands-on and interactive activities designed to enhance understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Students will engage with skeletal anatomy by creating and decoding messages using bone terminology with anatomical models and by performing bone measurements to analyze relationships with physical attributes. The manual delves into neuroscience by investigating the perception of binaural beats through auditory experiments and by utilizing the Neuronify simulation tool to construct and analyze neural circuits demonstrating synaptic summation. Physiological concepts are explored through experiments on respiratory rate dynamics in response to exercise and the principles of lung surfactant action. Additionally, students will apply anatomical terminology to describe dance movements. These activities collectively foster skills in data collection, critical analysis, and collaborative learning.
About the Contributors
Author
Martilias Farrell, Cheyney University