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Gross Anatomy for Physician Assistants: A Clinical Application Approach

Gross Anatomy for Physician Assistants: A Clinical Application Approach

Author(s): Shireen Rahman

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2021

Pages: 354

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2021

Pages: 354

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This text provides a regional study of human gross anatomy with an emphasis on clinically relevant structures and their application to physician assistant practice. Beginning with anatomical terminology and foundational concepts, students examine the anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, back, skull and brain, cranial nerves, head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the relationships between anatomical structures, normal function, and clinical assessment to prepare students for patient evaluation, diagnosis, and procedural practice.

Chapter 1 Getting Started 
Chapter 2 Upper Extremity
Chapter 3 Lower Extremity
Chapter 4 Back
Chapter 5 Skull, Brain, Cranial Nerves 
Chapter 6 Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat
Chapter 7 Neck-Face-Mastication
Chapter 8 Thorax
Chapter 9 Abdomen 
Chapter 10 Pelvis-Perineum 

Shireen Rahman

Shireen Rahman, Ed.D., ATC, CISSN, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Applied Exercise Science at the University of New England, with appointments in the Physician Assistant, Nutrition, Health Promotion Studies, and Physical Therapy programs. Since joining UNE in 2007, she has taught courses including Gross Anatomy, Applied Clinical Gross Anatomy, Exercise Management of Chronic Illness and Disease, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, and Research Methods. Before entering academia, she worked as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Athletic Trainer at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Rahman holds degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, and Higher Education Leadership, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), and has received multiple awards recognizing excellence in teaching, advising, and service.

This text provides a regional study of human gross anatomy with an emphasis on clinically relevant structures and their application to physician assistant practice. Beginning with anatomical terminology and foundational concepts, students examine the anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, back, skull and brain, cranial nerves, head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the relationships between anatomical structures, normal function, and clinical assessment to prepare students for patient evaluation, diagnosis, and procedural practice.

Chapter 1 Getting Started 
Chapter 2 Upper Extremity
Chapter 3 Lower Extremity
Chapter 4 Back
Chapter 5 Skull, Brain, Cranial Nerves 
Chapter 6 Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat
Chapter 7 Neck-Face-Mastication
Chapter 8 Thorax
Chapter 9 Abdomen 
Chapter 10 Pelvis-Perineum 

Shireen Rahman
Shireen Rahman

Shireen Rahman, Ed.D., ATC, CISSN, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Applied Exercise Science at the University of New England, with appointments in the Physician Assistant, Nutrition, Health Promotion Studies, and Physical Therapy programs. Since joining UNE in 2007, she has taught courses including Gross Anatomy, Applied Clinical Gross Anatomy, Exercise Management of Chronic Illness and Disease, Bioenergetics and Metabolism, and Research Methods. Before entering academia, she worked as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Athletic Trainer at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Rahman holds degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, and Higher Education Leadership, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN), and has received multiple awards recognizing excellence in teaching, advising, and service.