v Laboratory Manual Goodheart-Willcox proudly announces the addition of the new Laboratory Manual to accompany Anatomy & Physiology Essentials! Written by an expert who currently teaches anatomy and physiology laboratory courses, this all-new product combines hands-on investigations and dissections with traditional workbook-style activities that help you gain a deeper understanding of the content of each chapter. Targeted Activities Chapters in the Laboratory Manual have a one-to-one correlation to the textbook chapters. The beginning of every chapter includes a brief description of the activities you will be engaging in as you complete the chapter. Text-based activities for each chapter include objectives to help you focus on the important concepts being presented. Most include a critical thinking component that will help you think more deeply about what you have learned and apply chapter concepts. Laboratory Investigations Hands-on laboratory investigations are highly organized to ensure that you have a successful experience in the laboratory. The Pre-Lab Review reminds you of pertinent anatomical concepts. The Procedure then walks you through the investigation with clear, easy-to-understand instructions and excellent photographs of key steps. Clinician Tips, Hints, Cautions, and Safety features are placed at point of use to protect your safety and enhance understanding. Each laboratory investigation ends with a Conclusions section asking you to think about your experience, and a Wrap-Up statement clarifying the importance of the organ or system under study. Dissection Labs If you are contemplating a career in healthcare, nothing can substitute for hands-on dissection of various organs. Using preserved animal specimens, the dissection investi- gations in this Laboratory Manual allow you to explore anatomy first- hand. Step-by-step photographs of the procedure guide you as you investigate the anatomy of the brain, eye, heart, spleen, stomach, kidney, and gonads (testis and ovary).