|  | Hollins, Carole
Basic Guide to Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Care Professionals
Basic Guide Dentistry Series
 1. Edition August 2012
29.90 Euro
2012. 192 Pages, Softcover
ISBN 978-0-470-65611-2 - John Wiley & Sons
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The Basic Guide to Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Care Professionals introduces the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology to the student Dental Care Professional.
Written in a clear, accessible style, it provides dental nurses, hygienists, therapists and clinical dental technicians with essential grounding in the head and neck area, as well as all the body systems that have implications for the DCP when things go wrong.
Beginning with a definition of anatomy and physiology, and with all the basics of cell, tissue and organ biology, this Basic Guide covers:
* the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems, all of which are central to the DCP curriculum
* core areas such as skull and oral anatomy, periodontal tissues, blood and nerve supply to the oral cavity, muscles of mastication, and major salivary glands
* areas such as jaw and tooth development, and the histology or oral and dental tissue
Each area is covered separately and in depth, giving the reader an understanding of their structure and function in health as well as illnesses relevant to medical emergencies and dental-related disorders (such as acid reflux which causes tooth erosion).
From the contents
How to use this book ix
1 Basic biology - overview 1
Definitions 1
Cell biology 1
Basic tissues 3
Organs and systems 11
Disease processes 12
Immunity 15
Anatomical nomenclature 17
2 Cardiovascular system 20
The heart - gross anatomy 20
The heart - microscopic anatomy 23
The cardiac cycle 23
Blood vessels - functions 25
Blood vessels - microscopic anatomy 25
Blood - composition and functions 29
CVS medical conditions 34
Blood cell disorders 36
CVS medications 37
3 Respiratory system 40
The thoracic cavity - gross anatomy 40
The respiratory system - gross anatomy 42
Upper respiratory tract - microscopic anatomy 43
Lower respiratory tract - microscopic anatomy 44
Alveoli - microscopic anatomy 44
Gaseous exchange mechanism 45
Breathing mechanism 47
Respiratory medical conditions 49
Respiratory medications 51
4 Digestive system 53
The pharynx - gross anatomy 53
The stomach - gross anatomy 57
The stomach - microscopic anatomy 57
Vomiting 60
The small intestines - gross anatomy 60
The small intestines - microscopic anatomy 60
The large intestines - gross anatomy 61
The large intestines - microscopic anatomy 63
Accessory digestive organs 63
Gastrointestinal medical conditions 68
Gastrointestinal medications 73
5 Nervous system 75
Types of nerves 75
The brain and spinal cord - gross anatomy 76
The brain - microscopic anatomy 79
Information transmission by nerves 80
Nervous system medical conditions 84
Nervous system medications 86
6 Oral embryology and histology 88
Definitions 88
Overview of general embryo development 88
Oral embryology - overview 92
Developmental disturbances affecting Lip and palate 98
Developmental disturbances affecting teeth 99
Oral histology - oral mucosa 103
Histology of the taste buds and taste sensation 105
7 Skull and oral anatomy 107
Skull anatomy - overview 107
Anatomy of the cranium 107
Anatomy of the face 111
Oral anatomy 112
Muscles 123
Nerve supply to the oral cavity 130
Blood supply to the head and neck region 138
8 Tooth anatomy 142
The tooth - gross anatomy 142
The tooth - microscopic anatomy and histology 143
Dental anatomical nomenclature 148
Tooth morphology and function 149
9 Periodontal anatomy 158
Cementum - histology 158
Periodontal ligament - histology 159
Gingivae - histology 163
Junctional tissues - histology 163
Periodontium and disease 165
10 Salivary glands 167
Major salivary glands - gross anatomy 167
Major salivary glands - microscopic anatomy 168
Functions of saliva 170
Disorders of the salivary glands 170
Index 175
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