Full Description
This accessible and richly illustrated textbook covers the anatomy and physiology of speaking, hearing, and swallowing. Designed primarily for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing sciences, it is written with clinical endpoints in mind and is neither oversimplified nor excessively detailed. The topics covered—including speaking and its subsystems (respiratory, laryngeal, velopharyngeal-nasal, and pharyngeal-oral), hearing and its subsystems (outer, middle, and inner ears), swallowing, and the nervous system—are those that are ultimately relevant to understanding, evaluating, and managing clients with communication and swallowing disorders.
New to the Third Edition
New author, Rosemary Lester-Smith, PhD, CCC-SLP, with substantial knowledge and experience in basic science, clinical application, and classroom teaching
100+ new or updated illustrations
Descriptions of selected instrumentation and measurements commonly used in clinical settings
Clinical case scenarios with embedded self-test questions to reinforce knowledge and gain insight into its real-life applications
Extensively revised text to enhance clarity and provide support for beginning students
Updated material based on recent literature
New and updated ancillary resources (videos, slides, lab activities, study guides, knowledge checks, and test banks) that are available on the companion website
Key Features
Numerous beautiful, full-color illustrations
Complex information presented clearly and concisely, in an easy-to-understand manner
More than 25 videos that demonstrate key concepts in the text, nearly all of which were created specifically for this book
Clinical applications to basic anatomy and physiology are woven throughout the book
Clinical cases that highlight the relevance of anatomy and physiology to the clinical practices of speech-language pathology and audiology
"Sidetracks" offer informal and engaging ways to help students connect content to everyday experiences
A robust offering of online resources (ancillaries) for both instructors and students
PluralPlus Online AncillariesFor instructors: Instructor Overview, PowerPoint Slides, Videos, Lab Activities, Test Banks
For students: Videos, Study Guides, Knowledge Checks
