Overview

This anatomy and physiology workbook is unique in that it is a study guide for introductory courses and textbooks in speech and hearing anatomy and physiology. Whether taught face to face or online, anatomy and physiology courses are dense in content and new material, and a practical book is much needed for undergraduate training in speech pathology. Recognizing this, the authors, all experienced practitioners as well as instructors, have produced such a text, ensuring also that it does not suffer from being unnecessarily complex and academic.

The Workbook is organized into seven units. The first unit contains a comprehensive synopsis of anatomy and physiology, including content such as locator terms, planes of reference and anatomical position, enabling students to learn the vocabulary needed to study anatomy and physiology. The second unit takes a brief look at the basics of cells and tissues to form a foundation for study of larger structures. The remainder of the Workbook organizes speech and hearing anatomy into the functional categories of respiration, phonation, articulation, as well as the nervous and auditory systems.

The organization of this study-guide workbook complements the content of most speech and hearing anatomy textbooks currently on the market, as well as online courses. Each unit provides an extremely well written, practical summary of the particular speech and hearing system (unit), followed by learning objectives, specific questions students can answer in outline format, and finally a Self-Test.

• Unique study guide for introductory courses.
• Designed as a primary text or to work with extant textbooks and online courses.
• Features summaries of learning units, learning objectives, questions and Self-Tests.
• Practical questions and organization of this workbook will guide students through their learning of anatomy and physiology.

Review

• Jessica Greenway, Nottingham University Hospitals, UK, ENT News, (2008):
  "...Clear and concise and well-paced throughout its structured units... Should provide an excellent degree of detail to be used as a valuable academic and clinical resource for students and newly qualified practitioners in a variety of health care professions."

Audience

Primary Subject: Speech and Language Pathology / General
Secondary Subject: Audiology / General
Audience Level: Textbook - Desk Copy

• Introduction
• Unit 1
  • Introduction to Anatomy.
  • Synopsis of Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 2
  • Cytology and Histology.
  • Synopsis of Cytology and Histology.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 3
  • The Respiratory System.
  • Synopsis of the Respiratory System.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 4
  • The Phonatory Mechanism.
  • Synopsis of the Phonatory System.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 5
  • The Articulatory Mechanism.
  • Synopsis of the Articulatory System.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 6
  • The Nervous System.
  • Synopsis of the Nervous System.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Unit 7
  • The Auditory System.
  • Synopsis of the Auditory System.
  • Objectives and Study Guide.
  • Study Outline.
  • Self-Test.
• Answers to Self-Test.
• Index.
• References and Recommended Readings.

About The Authors

William Culbertson, Ph.D.

William R. Culbertson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Health Promotion at Northern Arizona University, having previously served as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. A distinguished career has included private practice, consultancy and practice in the school system, as well as some 13 years teaching anatomy and physiology.

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Stephanie Cotton, M.A., CCC-SLP

Stephanie S. Cotton, M.A. gained her Masters Degree in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Texas at Austin in 2000, since when she has practiced in a range of medical and rehabilitation settings. Currently, she is Visiting Instructor at Northern Arizona University where she is involved in designing and teaching undergraduate web courses in speech sciences and technology.

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Dennis Tanner, Ph.D.

Dennis C. Tanner, Ph.D. is Professor of Health Sciences at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, in the Speech-Language Sciences and Technology program. Dr. Tanner is author or co-author of more than 20 books and has published widely in academic journals. Dr. Tanner has a wealth of experience in the teaching of anatomy and physiology for speech and hearing sciences. Dr. Tanner received his M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Idaho State University and his Ph.D. in Audiology and Speech Sciences from Michigan State University. Dr. Tanner was the recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award, granted by the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, in Washington, D.C., 2001-2002, in addition to the College of Health Professions' "Teacher of the Year" Award, 2001-2002.

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