Event Title
YOUR ANATOMY COMPANIONS FOR THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Location
Atrium
Format
Poster
Start Date
26-1-2013 11:15 AM
End Date
26-1-2013 11:45 AM
Abstract
BOOK OVERVIEW: Your Anatomy Companions for the Cardiovascular System: Arterial and Venous is a delightful approach to learning about the cardiovascular system. Many students think anatomy is purely tedious, rote memorization. However, this coloring book offers a novel approach to learning anatomy. You will COLOR with PURPOSE and understand the functional significance of essential cardiovascular structures. You will learn the major arterial and venous blood supply to various regions of the body. Unique features include: Key anatomical structures listed in order of their role in physiological processes; Integrated histology, neuroanatomy, pertinent embryology, as well as gross anatomy; Bold anatomical terms numbered in order of importance; Key words with definitions; Memory tools to help students learn; Emphasis on structure and function relationships; Easy to read and follow diagrams; Course of blood vessels supplying major regions; Concise explanations and terms paired with diagrams for labeling; Outline format eliminates tedious paragraphs and offers easy to memorize key facts.
YOUR ANATOMY COMPANIONS FOR THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Atrium
BOOK OVERVIEW: Your Anatomy Companions for the Cardiovascular System: Arterial and Venous is a delightful approach to learning about the cardiovascular system. Many students think anatomy is purely tedious, rote memorization. However, this coloring book offers a novel approach to learning anatomy. You will COLOR with PURPOSE and understand the functional significance of essential cardiovascular structures. You will learn the major arterial and venous blood supply to various regions of the body. Unique features include: Key anatomical structures listed in order of their role in physiological processes; Integrated histology, neuroanatomy, pertinent embryology, as well as gross anatomy; Bold anatomical terms numbered in order of importance; Key words with definitions; Memory tools to help students learn; Emphasis on structure and function relationships; Easy to read and follow diagrams; Course of blood vessels supplying major regions; Concise explanations and terms paired with diagrams for labeling; Outline format eliminates tedious paragraphs and offers easy to memorize key facts.
Speaker's Credentials
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Over the past 15 years, Dr. Purvis has taught all the anatomies including neuroanatomy, gross anatomy, histology and embryology to a wide variety of health professions students. She currently teaches anatomy for the vascular sonography program. With a background in sleep disorders and melatonin research, she is also committed to promoting a better understanding of sleep to future healthcare professionals. The Illustrator, Margarita Mercado, is a 3rd year art student at Broward College.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION: ©2012. Published by Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
ISBN 13:978-0-9886558-0-5. Available from sleep@nova.edu. 75 pages.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Entry level health professions students