Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Communication Disorders (Book Only) - Softcover

Seikel, J. Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 128542932X ISBN 13: 9781285429328

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 2nd Edition is a reader-friendly introduction to the physical systems and structures involved in verbal and auditory communication, as well as their functions and disorders. The book also discusses the etiology of disorders, along with the modern technologies and therapies used to diagnose and treat them. Designed for entry-level speech-language pathology and communication sciences students, ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, 2nd Edition uses a wealth of study tools to help readers identify and understand anatomy and physiology terms without suffering from information overload. Features include chapter summaries, study questions and answers, detailed appendices, a glossary, and a CD-ROM packed with interactive exercises, quizzes, and videos.

About this title

About the Author:

J. Anthony (Tony) Seikel, Ph.D., is professor of communication sciences and disorders at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. His research interests center on the relationship of pathology to acoustics and perception, as well as improving pedagogy through technology. He has recently been studying the relationship between oromyofunctional disorders and oropharyngeal dysphagia. He earned his B.S. in Speech and Hearing from Phillips University, his M.A. in Speech Pathology from Wichita State University, and a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Kansas.

Review:

1. Basic Elements of Anatomy. 2. Anatomy and Physiology of Respiration. 3. Anatomy and Physiology of Phonation. 4. Anatomy and Physiology of Articulation, Resonation, and Swallowing. 5. Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing. 6. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 128542932X
• ISBN 13: 9781285429328
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448