Preface to the second edition Mastery of the science of human anatomy and physiology is important for students who are planning careers in health-related fields such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy, and athletic training. The focus of the second edition of Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Phys- iology is on presenting practical information that students will be able to apply to real-world situations they might encounter in their chosen discipline. In addition, numerous examples throughout this study outline reinforce the principle that learning anatomy and physiology helps students become better acquainted with themselves. The integration of anatomy and physiology in this study outline provides students with a focused perspective of body structure and function. The organization, level of rigor, and clinical focus of this study outline is especially appropriate for students preparing for health-related careers. In addition, his study outline provides students with an organized means of preparing for aspects of national mCAt, DAT or allied health board certification examinations The topic sequence and content of this edition are designed to accompany any human anatomy and ysiology textbook. If used as a supplement to a text and class notes, this study outline will improve a students efficiency of study and performance on course examinations. The organization of Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology is carefully designed to enhance learning. Each chapter is composed of objective --problems modules. An objective rep- esents a major topic and level of competency that a student should strive to achieve A topic survey fol- lows the objective and is identified with a magnifying glass icon. The survey is a carefully phrased body of information that gives the essence of the topic introduced in the objective. The problems and answ that follow the survey will test a students understanding of the subject and provide additional informa- tion to meet the objective at the desired level. esting information is relevant to the discussion tapat precede it the four icons used are as follows Clinical information is indicated by a physicians staff. OVerview information is given that is pertinent to the objective Developmental information of practical importance is indicated by a human embryo Information relevant to the body processes that maintain homeostasis(a state of dynamic equilibrium) is indicated by a balance KENT M. VAN DE GRAAFF R WARD RHEESviii Preface to the Second Edition Mastery of the science of human anatomy and physiology is important for students who are planning careers in health-related fields such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy, and athletic training. The focus of the second edition of Schaum’s Outline of Human Anatomy and Phys￾iology is on presenting practical information that students will be able to apply to real-world situations they might encounter in their chosen discipline. In addition, numerous examples throughout this study outline reinforce the principle that learning anatomy and physiology helps students become better acquainted with themselves. The integration of anatomy and physiology in this study outline provides students with a focused perspective of body structure and function. The organization, level of rigor, and clinical focus of this study outline is especially appropriate for students preparing for health-related careers. In addition, this study outline provides students with an organized means of preparing for aspects of national MCAT, DAT, or allied health board certification examinations. The topic sequence and content of this edition are designed to accompany any human anatomy and physiology textbook. If used as a supplement to a text and class notes, this study outline will improve a student’s efficiency of study and performance on course examinations. The organization of Schaum’s Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology is carefully designed to enhance learning. Each chapter is composed of objective – survey – problems modules. An objective rep￾resents a major topic and level of competency that a student should strive to achieve. A topic survey fol￾lows the objective and is identified with a magnifying glass icon. The survey is a carefully phrased body of information that gives the essence of the topic introduced in the objective. The problems and answers that follow the survey will test a student’s understanding of the subject and provide additional informa￾tion to meet the objective at the desired level. Set off from the text narrative are short paragraphs highlighted by accompanying topic icons. This inter￾esting information is relevant to the discussion that precedes it. The four icons used are as follows: Clinical information is indicated by a physician’s staff. Overview information is given that is pertinent to the objective. Developmental information of practical importance is indicated by a human embryo. Information relevant to the body processes that maintain homeostasis (a state of dynamic equilibrium) is indicated by a balance. KENT M. VAN DE GRAAFF R. WARD RHEES Survey