Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Booklet

by Martilias Farrell, Ph.D.

Keywords: Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Neuroscience
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Booklet

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.

Chapters

  1. Note to the Reader
  2. Axial Code Lab
  3. Dance Move Lab
  4. Bone Measurement Lab
  5. Binaural Beats Perception Lab
  6. Lab Activity: Exploring Synaptic Summation
  7. Laboratory Exercise: Visualizing Surfactant Action and Lung Function
  8. Respiratory Rate Dynamics
  9. Appendix A: Notes for the Instructor
  10. Appendix B: How to Install Neuronify
  11. Appendix C: Binaural Beats Web Pages Code

General Information

  • Publication Year: 2025
  • Edition: First
  • Subject: Biology

License

Public Domain

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Citations

MLA: Farrell, Martilias. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Booklet. First, The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT), 2025.

APA: Farrell, M. (2025). Human anatomy and physiology laboratory booklet (1st ed.). The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT).

Chicago: Farrell, Martilias. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Booklet. 1st ed. The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT), 2025.

Peer Review

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  • Educational Significance of Content including accuracy, appropriate and useful materials, valid and significant concepts, models, and skills, and key  elements; 
  • Effectiveness as a Teaching Resource including a clear explanation of the  concepts, alignment of materials to the learning process of the target audience, and alignment of the learning objectives with course goals; and 
  • Readability and Ease of Use including clarity and comprehensiveness, consistent writing style, readability and ease of use (logic, sequence, and flow), appropriateness for target readership level, and quality of Interactivity and  multimedia learning objects.

As a part of the open peer review process, the public review conducted by Dr. Adedoyin Adeyiga is made available: Peer Review Document (PDF).