Physics of the Body

Revised 2nd Edition

John R. Cameron, James G. Skofronick, Roderick M. Grant

• Publisher: Medical Physics Publishing
• Year: 2017
• eBook ISBN:
  9781930524958
• Print ISBN:
  9781930524941

Physics of the Body provides a wealth of information on the relationship between physics and the functions of the various systems of the body, such as the eyes, ears, lungs, and heart. The authors' enthusiasm and good humor have delighted readers for years. Although it was written primarily as a text for students who have some knowledge of elementary physics, the book is interesting and understandable to any person who is curious about how the body works. This book is intended primarily for students who plan to make a career in some field of medicine. The mathematics is at the algebra level. Various problems are included to test the reader's understanding of the concepts presented. The revised edition features an updated page layout and sharpened images.

Table of contents

• CHAPTER 1: Terminology, Modeling, and Measurement
• CHAPTER 2: Energy, Heat, Work, and Power of the Body
• CHAPTER 3: Muscle and Forces
• CHAPTER 4: Physics of the Skeleton
• CHAPTER 5: Pressure in the Body
• CHAPTER 6: Osmosis and the Kidneys
• CHAPTER 7: Physics of the Lungs and Breathing
• CHAPTER 8: Physics of the Cardiovascular System
• CHAPTER 9: Electrical Signals from the Body
• CHAPTER 10: Sound and Speech
• CHAPTER 11: Physics of the Ear and Hearing
• CHAPTER 12: Physics of the Eyes and Vision
• GENERAL AND CHAPTER REFERENCES
• APPENDIX A: STANDARD MAN
• APPENDIX B: EXPONENTIAL BEHAVIOR AND LOGARITHMS
• Errata History