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The Anatomical Male Muscular System, Second Edition is a modern update of the bestselling, classic The Muscular System chart dating back to 1947. The illustrations are vividly colored and finely detailed, and structures are clearly labeled. The two large central illustrations show anterior and posterior views of the anatomical male muscular system, and four smaller inset illustrations show:Right Half of DiaphragmMuscles of Right Hand (Palmar View)Muscles of Posterior Abdominal WallMuscles of the Right Foot (Plantar View)20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners

This chart is an essential tool for primary care professionals and anyone involved in wellness and weight counseling. With this tool, it's easy to find the patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) score based on their height and weight and to discover if the patient has a high-risk waistline. The chart provides a definition of BMI; English and Metric formulas for BMI; the limitations of BMI; a table of classifications of BMI scores, from Underweight to Extreme Obesity; and information and direction to discover if a patient has a high-risk waist circumference. The Waist Circumference measure is useful in assessing risk for adults who are normal or overweight according to the BMI table.

This beautiful trigger point educational tool includes two charts: Trigger Points - Torso and Trigger Points - Extremities. Each chart illustrates and labels the muscles affected by trigger points, and shows trigger point locations with primary and secondary pain sensitive zones. Each chart includes a legend that explains how to identify particular trigger points and their pain zones. This edition has updated images and improved content organization to maximize visual impact. The torso chart shows trigger points of the upper torso and shoulder, posterior deep and anterior-posterior pain referral guide. The extremities chart shows upper extremity, lower extremity, and head and neck trigger points.

With updated images and text and improved design elements, this new edition of our Heart Disease chart provides an easy-to-understand overview of the important anatomical aspects of heart disease.The progression of heart disease in atherosclerosis is shown in three stages, each with an anatomical image of the surface or cross-section of the heart, a cross-section of an artery, and a cross-section of the heart wall. The stages show how a narrowed artery leads to ischemia; how a blocked artery leads to a myocardial infarction (heart attack); and show the recovery period with collateral blood supply.The chart also shows heart disease in hypertension which can lead to hypertrophy and dilation of the left ventricle. Congestive heart failure, mitral valve prolapse, and the effects of aging on the heart are also illustrated and described.For comparison, the chart also contains illustrations of normal heart anatomy, including anterior surface and cross-sections of the heart, the systems coronary arteries on the heart, and a cross-section of a normal coronary artery.Available in English and SpanishMade in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 978078177338620" x 26" heavy paper ISBN 978078177337920" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners Spanish ISBN 978078178219720" x 26" heavy paper Spanish ISBN 9780781782180

Featuring updated illustrations and additional detail, the Second Edition of this chart shows skeletal hip and knee anatomy, as well as additional detail of the hip joint capsule, acetabulum, bursae, and ligaments of the knee. Common hip and knee inflammations are described in a brief and informative paragraph. Each illustration shows the disease in context and provides a close-up of the inflamed area. The chart covers the following conditions: bursitis of the hip and knee; osteoarthritis of the hip and knee; rheumatoid arthritis of the hip and knee; gout; pseudogout; and tendinopathy (tendonitis).

This chart is an excellent tool to help physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses explain common gynecological diseases to patients. Organized by main presenting symptom, such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, and regional pain, the chart covers the most common gynecological disorders. Each topic has a simple, brief textual explanation and an image. The chart defines normal and abnormal menstrual cycles and illustrates female reproductive anatomy. Grouped by main symptom, the disorders covered include fibroids; polyps; cervical lesions; endometrial hyperplasia; Von Willebrand's Disease; polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); vaginal and uterine atrophy; eating disorders and extreme exercise; medications; hormonal imbalances; Asherman's syndrome; prolactinoma; ovarian cysts; pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and pelvic adhesions; endometriosis; adenomyosis; candidiasis (yeast infection); bacterial vaginitis; Trichomoniasis vaginitis; Chlamydia; and gonorrhea.

Perfect for students and patients, this easy-to-understand chart provides a visual overview of prenatal development from fertilization through the third trimester of development. The chart shows and describes the fertilization and implantation process; provides illustrations of the developing embryo and fetus for each period of time; lists average length (in inches and centimeters) during those time periods; and notes some key milestones such as when the baby begins kicking and when women begin to "show." This chart also graphically represents time periods of sensitivity for major and minor birth defects for the central nervous system and key organs and structures. At the bottom of the chart you will find a key message in regard to the importance of the mother's health to the baby's health, counseling expectant mothers to eat health foods, take folic acid, exercise wisely, and stay away from harmful substances.

"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Anatomical Chart" describes the disease which is mainly associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This second edition features a simplified design, enhanced images, and updated information. The chart illustrates cross-sections of a normal lung next to a diseased lung. It shows detailed images of a healthy bronchial tube and bronchi as compared to a narrowed bronchial tube and excessive mucus retention in chronic bronchitis. It illustrates close up normal and damaged alveoli and a loss of lung tissue. The chart also describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, preventive measures, and treatments.

The Second Edition of this chart defines Alzheimer's disease and discusses the aging brain, dementia, and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. It lists risk factors, describes the three main stages of Alzheimer's disease, and provides key management techniques for both patients and their families and caregivers. The chart illustrates and discusses the areas of the brain affected by the disease, amyloid plaques (also called senile plaques), and physical changes to the cerebral cortex. It shows and describes the abnormal cellular structures involved (granulovacuolar degeneration and neurofibrillary tangles) and explains how Alzheimer's disease destroys the way neurons "talk" to each other.

Understanding Schizophrenia Anatomical Chart provides a visual and textual overview of the condition, including definition, natural progression of the disease, risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment, and management. This chart is ideal for practitioners to explain the condition to patients and families.

Developed in conjunction with a health practitioner and professor of anatomy, "Joints of the Upper Extremities Anatomical Chart" is designed to provide anatomical layered views that allow practitioners to explain health conditions and injuries to their patients and clients. Chiropractors, massage therapists, orthopedists, and general practitioners will find the images valuable in the communication process. The majority of the images show key bones, muscles, nerves, and arteries. Elbow images show bones and ligaments. Images on this chart include: Anterior Shoulder and Arm; Posterior Shoulder and Arm; Posterior Shoulder (Rotator Cuff); Superior Shoulder; Lateral Elbow; Medial Elbow; and, Palm of the Hand.

Developed in conjunction with a health practitioner and professor of anatomy, "Joints of the Lower Extremities Anatomical Chart" is designed to provide anatomical layered views that allow practitioners to explain health conditions and injuries to their patients and clients. Chiropractors, massage therapists, orthopedists, and general practitioners will find the images valuable in the communication process. Images show key bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and arteries: Posterior Hip, Anterior Hip and Thigh, Posterior Knee, Anterior Knee, Medial Knee, Lateral Knee, Medial Ankle and Foot, and Lateral Ankle and Foot.

A detailed chart showing normal anatomy of the head and neck as well as common injuries. Each illustration is clearly drawn and labeled. Anatomy and Injuries of the Head and Neck illustrates the following normal anatomy:3/4 view of the head, neck and face showing the muscles, nerves, blood supply.Lateral view of the skeleton of the neck showing the base of the skull, and cartilage of the neck Anatomy and Injuries of the Head and Neck illustrates the following common injuries:Head injuries: Basic concussionCoup Countra Coup ConcussionsEpidural HematomaSubdural HematomaStrokeOrbital, Nasal and Mandibular Fractures: bridge of nose fracture, left zygomaticofrontal suture fracture, fracture of the orbital floor, left zygomatic arch fracture, inferior orbital fracture, fracture of mandibular symphysis, fracture if mandibular body.Neck Injuries: hyperflexion, hyperextension, muscle injury, ligament damage, spinal cord injury, spinal stenosis Made in the USA.Available in the following versions : 20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners 20" x 26" heavy paper

"Athletic Injuries of the Knee" is designed as a tool to help primary care and sports medicine practitioners and therapists explain anatomical and sports injury concepts to their patients and clients. This chart provides an overview of normal knee anatomy and common injuries and showcases 11 images which illustrate the mechanisms of knee injuries in the context of a human figure playing sports.The vibrant images are from the "Anatomical Visual Guide to Sports Injuries" and are listed below: Pathological Knee Injury Images: LCL Tear, MCL Tear, ACL Tear, PCL Tear; Patellar Tendinopathy: shows tendinopathy at the following sites: distal quadriceps femoris tendon, distal pole of patella, patellar tendon insertion onto the tibial tubercle; Meniscus Tears: shows bucket handle tear, vertical tear, radial tear, parrot beak tear, fraying/degenerative; Sports Injury Mechanism Images: ACL Tear, Basketball ACL Tear, Skiing PCL Tear, Wrestling MCL Tear, Football LCL Tear, Rugby Hyperflexion/Meniscus Tear, Skating Jumper's Knee, Volleyball Patellar Tendon Rupture, Weight Lifting Tibia Fracture, Soccer IT Band Syndrome, Running Normal Anatomy Images, Anterior View of Knee, Medial View of Knee, and Superior view of Knee Showing Meniscus.

The 3rd edition of Understanding Diabetes has been updated with new and additional information.Includes a general definition of diabetes.Describes how diabetes is diagnosed. Illustrates what happens in diabetes and insulin action in a body cell. Also describes the following types of diabetes:type I diabetestype 2 diabetes including factors causing insulin resistancepre-diabetesprenatal diabetesDiscusses diabetes in youth.Lists symptoms and risk factors. And includes tips for successful diabetes management.Available in the following size and formats:20" x 26" heavy paper ISBN 978-14698-9489-820" x 26" laminated with eyelets at top corners ISBN 978-14698-9492-8printed in USA