Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, 4th ed.Hildebrand M. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10158, John Wiley John Wiley may refer to:
This text focuses on developmental, structural, and functional aspects of nonhuman vertebrate vertebrate, any animal having a backbone or spinal column. Verbrates can be traced back to the Silurian period. In the adults of nearly all forms the backbone consists of a series of vertebrae. All vertebrates belong to the subphylum Vertebrata of the phylum Chordata. organisms. The author notes several additions to the fourth edition, including new figures and illustrations (mostly drawn by the author and Viola Hildebrand, his wife), a comprehensive glossary defining approximately 600 terms, and expanded reference citations for each chapter. The book is intended to be used as a primary text for students of comparative anatomy comparative anatomy: see anatomy. and is well written and concise. Chapters are complemented by tables and many labeled figures, most of which are original line drawings that are cross-referenced in the text. The author makes frequent references to evolutionary changes in structure that help to account for functional characteristics of vertebrates encountered today. The book is organized into three parts, each consisting of multiple chapters. Part 1 is a survey of nonhuman vertebrates starting with fish and concluding with descriptions of tetrapods. Chapter 1 deals with general principles and consideration of morphology, and chapter 2 considers origins of vertebrates and their classification. Part 2 is a comparative description of the 10 bodily systems and covers the development and structure of vertebrates, using many examples of commonly encountered animals. In some cases, separate chapters are devoted to narrowly focused topics such as the skeleton of the head, teeth, and sense organs. Part 3 focuses on functional considerations such as climbing, running and jumping, and various methods of locomotion locomotion Any of various animal movements that result in progression from one place to another. Locomotion is classified as either appendicular (accomplished by special appendages) or axial (achieved by changing the body shape). and energy expenditure. Chapter 22 describes biomechanical aspects of body and joint support and limb movements using nonhuman examples of mechanical principles. Overall, this is a comprehensive, well-written text on comparative structure and function of nonhuman vertebrates. The text has limited direct application to physical therapy as a primary. Science reference in educational programs or as a source for graduates. Reference to human structure and function is limited, and although certain chapters consider parallel topics such as mechanics, locomotion, and energy expenditure, overall the application of this information, albeit interesting, would probably not appeal to be some of use in prephysical therapy curricula as students take courses in preparation for basic science courses dealing with human structure and functions. Clearly, this text would be very appropriate to students of nonhuman biological sciences. Andrew L McDonough, PT New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the New York, AT Mr McDonough is chairman and clinical associate professor in the physical therapy department, where be teaches anatomy, histology, and kinesiology kinesiology Study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement and their roles in promoting health and reducing disease. Kinesiology has direct applications to fitness and health, including developing exercise programs for people with and without disabilities, preserving . He is currently conducting research on the kinematic kin·e·mat·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of a body or a system of bodies without consideration given to its mass or the forces acting on it. aspects of normal and abnormal human gait. |
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