Renowned for its clarity and accessibility of writing style, this
popular volume explains the fundamental principles of human anatomy
and physiology while exploring the factors that contribute to disease
process. Rich with helpful learning features such as _Mechanisms of
Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic Study, _and _Sport and Fitness_,
this volume has been fully updated to make full reference to European
healthcare systems, including drugs, relevant investigations and local
treatment protocols. The also book comes with an extensive website
facility (which includes a wide array of helpful lecturer resources)
and accompanying _Brief Atlas of the Human Body and Quick Guide to the
Language of Science and Medicine_.
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Anatomy and Physiology, Adapted International Edition_, will be ideal
for students of nursing and allied health professions, biomedical and
paramedical science, operating department practice, complementary
therapy and massage therapy, as well as anyone studying BTEC (or
equivalent) human biology.
* Unique _‘Clear View of the Human Body’_ allows the reader to
build up a view of the body layer by layer
* Clear, conversational writing style helps demystify the
complexities of human biology
* Content presented in digestible ‘chunks’ to aid reading and
retention of facts
* Consistent unifying themes, such as the _‘Big Picture’_ and
_‘Cycle of Life’_ features, help readers understand the
interrelation of body systems and how they are influenced by age and
development
* Accompanying _Brief Atlas of the Human Body_ offers more than 100
full-colour transparencies and supplemental images that cover body
parts, organs, cross sections, radiography images, and histology
slides
_ * Quick Guide to the Language of Science and Medicine_ contains
medical terminology and scientific terms, along with pronunciations,
definitions, and word part breakdowns for terms highlighted in the
text
* Numerous feature boxes such as _Language of Science_ and _Language
of Medicine_, _Mechanisms of Disease, Health Matters, Diagnostic
Study, FYI_, and _Sport and Fitness_ provide interesting and important
side considerations to the main text
* More than 1,400 full-colour photographs and spectacular drawings
illustrate the most current scientific knowledge and help bring
difficult concepts to life
_ * Quick Check Questions_ within each chapter help reinforce
learning by prompting readers to review what they just read
* Chapter outlines, chapter objectives and study tips begin each
chapter
* Outline summaries, review questions, critical thinking questions,
and case studies are included at the end of each chapter
_ * Study Hints_ found throughout the text give practical advice to
students about mnemonics or other helpful means of understanding or
recall
_ * Connect IT!_ features link to additional content online to
facilitate wider study
* Helpful _Glossary_ and _Anatomical Directions_
* Ideal for students who are new to the subject, or returning to
study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language
is not English
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780702083693
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok