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In this book, experts in the field discuss the latest research in
developmental neuroendocrinology. Given that the hypothalamus is
the center of neuroendocrine activity, the reader will learn about
the molecular specification of hypothalamic cells, developmental
modulators and epigenetic factors influencing hypothalamic
development, and the development of neuroendocrine circuits. Each
chapter provides a concise review of the current and future
perspectives in developmental neuroendocrinology. Important
insights into state-of-the-art techniques applied to functional
circuit tracking, lineage tracing of hypothalamic cells, and the
identification of genes altered through epigenetic mechanisms are
also provided. Given its scope, the book will appeal to all
students and researchers who are eager to understand the processes
involved in hypothalamus development and the establishment of
neuroendocrine circuits. This is the ninth volume in the
International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in
Neuroendocrinology series* that aims to illustrate highest
standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic
and clinical research and hopes to provide inspiration for further
exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. *Volumes
1-7 published by Wiley.
Written with health professions students in mind, the Third Edition
of Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals offers an
engaging, approachable, and comprehensive overview of human anatomy
and physiology. The Third Edition features a total of six
multifaceted 'Units' which build upon an understanding of basic
knowledge, take readers through intermediate subjects, and finally
delve into complex topics that stimulate critical thinking. Heavily
revised with updated content throughout, chapters include useful
features, such as Common Abbreviations, Medical Terminology, the
Metric System and more! Students will want to take advantage of the
many resources available to reinforce learning -including Test Your
Understanding questions that regularly assess comprehension, flash
cards for self-study, an interactive eBook with more than 20
animations, and interactive and printable Lab Exercises and Case
Studies. FEATURES Provides a comprehensive overview of human
anatomy and physiology Presents content in an accessible manner
targeted to health professions students Offers access to helpful
animations and interactive learning tools Includes clinical images
such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs Covers the effects of aging on
various body systems Offers robust end of chapter assessments for
learners
The power of the image of the nude--the expressivity of the
flesh--has inspired artists from the beginning. An understanding of
human form is essential for artists to be able to express
themselves with the figure. Anatomy makes the figure. Human Anatomy
for Artists: The Elements of Form is the definitive analytical work
on the anatomy of the human figure.
No longer will working artists have to search high and low to find
the information they need. In this, the most up-to-date and fully
illustrated guide available, Eliot Goldfinger--sculptor,
illustrator, scientific model-maker, and lecturer on
anatomy--presents a single, all-inclusive reference to human form,
capturing everything artists need in one convenient volume. Five
years in the making, and featuring hundreds of photos and
illustrations, this guide offers more views of each bone and muscle
than any other book ever published: every structure that creates or
influences surface form is individually illustrated in clear,
carefully lit photographs and meticulous drawings. Informed by the
detailed study of both live models and cadavers, it includes
numerous unique presentations of surface structures--such as fat
pads, veins, and genitalia--and of some muscles never before
photographed. In addition, numerous cross sections, made with
reference to CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and cut
cadavers, trace the forms of all body regions and individual
muscles. Information on each structure is placed on facing pages
for ease of reference, and the attractive two-color format uses red
ink to direct readers rapidly to important points and areas.
Finally, an invaluable chapter on the artistic development of basic
forms shows in a series of sculptures the evolution of the figure,
head, and hands from basic axes and volumes to more complex organic
shapes. This feature helps place the details of anatomy within the
overall context of the figure.
Certain to become the standard reference in the field, Human
Anatomy for Artists will be indispensable to artists and art
students, as well as art historians. It will also be a useful aid
for physical and dance therapists, athletes and their trainers,
bodybuilders, and anyone concerned with the external form of the
human body. With the renewed interest in figurative art today, this
will be an especially welcome volume.
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