Required Materials:
Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory by Erin C. Amerman, Morton Publishing, 2010
A Dissection Guide & Atlas to the Rat by David G. Smith & Michael P. Schenk, Morton Publishing, 2001
An Illustrated Atlas of the Skeletal Muscles by Bradley S. & Joan M. Bowden, 3rd ed, Morton Publishing 2010
Dissection Kit, Goggles and Nitrile disposables gloves

Lab Topics Laboratory Manual Reading Assignment Review Material
1

Introduction, Microscope, Chemical & Physical Principles of Particle Movement

Amerman
Unit 4, p. 67- 72 – Particle Movement
Unit 3, p 49- 54 - Microscope

Amerman
p. 59, 78 (#s 4-7), 79-80 (#s 4-6)
p. 55-56
2 Metrics
Cell

Supplementary Handout - Metrics
Amerman
Unit 4, p. 62 – 66 - Cell

Amerman
p. 58-60, 77

(#s 1-3)

3 Mitosis
Tissues

Amerman
Unit 4, p 72- 75 - Mitosis
Unit 5, p. 81- 103 - Tissues

Amerman
p. 59, 61, 78 (#s 8-10),80 (# 7),
105-110

4

Anatomical Terminology
Gross Bone Anatomy & Bone Histology
Axial Skeleton

WRITTEN EXAMS ON LABS 1-3

Amerman
Unit 1, p 4-5, 16 - Orientation
Unit 5, p 91, 94, - Histology
Unit 7, 127 – 136 - Histology
Unit 8, 141 – 160 – Axial Skeleton
Bowden
Ex 1, p 1-12 & p 320 – Axial Skeleton

Amerman
p. 2 – 3, 21, 25
p. 137-140
p. 174-178, 181

5

Appendicular Skeleton, Fetal Skeleton and
Articulations

Amerman
Unit 8, 161– 172 – Appendicular Skeleton
Unit 9, 183-196 - Articulations
Bowden
Ex 1, p 13- 22– Appendicular Skeleton
Ex 2, p 35- 54 – Articulations
Ancillary Illustrations: Fig. A22- A25

Amerman
p. 142-143, 149-150, 173, 177-
180, 182
p. 197-202

6

Muscle Histology
Muscle Contraction
Introduction to Cat and Skin Removal

BONE PRACTICAL LAB EXAM ON LAB 4 & 5

Amerman
Unit 5, p 98-100
Unit 10, p 208- 212, 219-222,
Unit 11, p 229-247
Bowden
Ex 4-10, p. 69-261
Ancillary Illustrations: Figs. A1-A14, A21

Amerman
p. 110 (#4), 226 (#10) , 251-258

7 Human Muscles Amerman
Unit 11, p 229-247
Bowden
Ex 4-10, p. 69-261
Ancillary Illustrations: Figs. A1-A14, A21

Video of Human Muscles
Amerman
p. 251-258

 8 Human Muscles Amerman
Unit 11, p 229-247
Bowden
Ex 4-10, p. 69-261
Auncillary Illustrations: Figs.A1-A14, A21
Amerman
p. 251-258
9

Blood Histology & Physiology
MUSCLE PRACTICAL EXAM ON LABS 6-8

Amerman
Unit 19, p.433-446, Fig 19.3 p.447

Amerman
p. 447 & 451

10 Heart Anatomy &
Physiology
Amerman
Unit 16, p 361-378
Smith & Schenk
p. 69-72

Amerman
p. 379-384

11 Vascular Anatomy
Arteries
and Veins
Amerman
Unit 17, p. 385-410
Blood Vessel Handout
Ancillary Illustrations: Figs. A15-A19

Amerman
p. 411-416

12 Respiratory Anatomy
Respiratory Physiology
Spirometry

Amerman
Unit 21, p. 473-49
Unit 22, p. 497-508

Amerman
p. 491-496

Exams on Laboratory Sessions 9-12 Given During Finals Week
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