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Designed to meet the distinctive needs of today's undergraduates in communication sciences and disorders, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language, and Hearing provides an accessible and visually engaging comprehensive introduction to the structures and functions of respiration, phonation, voice, articulation, resonance, swallowing, hearing, balance, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology. Authors Glen M. Tellis and M. Hunter Manasco use their experiences in the classroom to inform their approach to student learning. Each topic is concisely introduced in bullet-point form and then augmented with more detailed text, boxed content, illustrations, and tables. In addition to this easily manageable method of presenting information, the book also provides extensive supplementary material on a companion website. This technology-supported pedagogical approach allows students to review concepts via detailed study guides with anatomical labels, explore cadaver images, and view them as an extension of the textbook. This is the only text with real cadaver images from Anatomage's 3D dissection table allowing an unparalleled glimpse into the anatomical structures of the human body, featuring true-to-life colors with an impressive level of detail. Drs. Tellis and Manasco's active learning approach will encourage and challenge students to think deeply and critically about the anatomy and physiology related to speech, language, and hearing. This immersive and technology-centered process is intended to increase student comprehension, retention, performance, and enjoyment of the material. Key Features Unique bullet-point format to increase comprehension and retention 340+ color figures boost student engagement and include both anatomical illustrations and real human cadaver images from Anatomage's 3D anatomy table Chapter learning objectives to guide instruction Boxed features with historical and cultural contexts Bolded key terms and glossary Content-aligned resources for instructors and students on a companion website

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Glen M. Tellis, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, a Board-Certified Fluency Specialist, is a professor and chair of the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. He completed his doctorate at The Pennsylvania State University in 1999 and has over 24 years of experience, including teaching anatomy and physiology courses. His research interests encompass fluency disorders, dysphagia, multicultural issues, research designs, treatment efficacy research, advanced digital technology, and clinical outcomes. Dr. Tellis frequently presents nationally and internationally on near infrared spectroscopy and hemoglobin concentration in the brain. He has published extensively and is a best-selling author of numerous textbooks. Dr. Tellis has continuously received externally funded grants for his research. A few of his professional achievements include serving as the past president of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association, chairing ASHA's Academic Affairs Board, receiving the Honors of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and becoming an ASHA Fellow. **** M. Hunter Manasco, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. He completed his doctorate at the University of South Alabama in 2008. Dr. Manasco has worked as a speech-language pathologist in various professional clinical environments with a wide range of clinical populations from newborn to hospice care. He has over 15 years of experience teaching, including teaching anatomy and physiology courses. Dr. Manasco specializes in diagnosis and therapy for neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. He has published and presented books and many papers within his areas of specialty.

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