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Everything you need to know about anatomy and physiology … at a Glance!
An ideal introduction and revision guide for anatomy and physiology
As part of the popular At a Glance series, Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is written with the student nurse in mind. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. The book strikes a balance between being succinct without being superficial, with concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology. Helping nurses develop practical skills and deliver increasingly complex care for patients through the study of how the body functions, readers will also find: - A user-friendly approach that includes bite-size pieces of information and full-colour diagrams to help students retain, recall, and apply facts to their practice - Clinical practice points that aim to encourage readers to relate to the theoretical concepts in practice - New to the second edition: a chapter on anatomical terms and emphasising the importance of the correct anatomical terminology in communication between healthcare professionals - Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter
This quick and easy-to-digest introduction to anatomy and physiology is the perfect textbook for nursing students in all fields of practice, allied healthcare students including paramedics and physiotherapists, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. It is also an ideal reference book for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. The book is also available in a range of digital formats which allows for easy access on the go. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.
This new edition is also available as an e-book.
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Abbreviations ix
Acknowledgements xi
How to use your revision guide and the companion website xiii
Part 1 Foundations 1
1 Anatomical terms 2
2 Genetics and genomics 4
3 Homeostasis 6
4 Fluid compartments 8
5 Cells and organelles 10
6 Transport systems 12
7 Blood 14
8 Inflammation and immunity 16
9 Tissues 18
Part 2 The nervous system 21
10 The brain and nerves 22
11 The structures of the brain 24
12 The spinal cord 26
13 The blood supply 28
14 The autonomic nervous system 30
15 The peripheral nervous system 32
Part 3 The heart and vascular system 35
16 The heart 36
17 Blood flow through the heart 38
18 The conducting system 40
19 Nerve supply to the heart 42
20 The structure of the blood vessels 44
21 The blood pressure 46
22 The lymphatic circulation 48
Part 4 The respiratory system 51
23 The respiratory tract 52
24 Pulmonary ventilation 54
25 Control of breathing 56
26 Gas exchange 58
Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract 61
27 The upper gastrointestinal tract 62
28 The lower gastrointestinal tract 64
29 The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree 66
30 The pancreas and spleen 68
31 Digestion 70
Part 6 The urinary system 73
32 The kidney (microscopic) 74
33 The kidney (macroscopic) 76
34 The ureters, bladder and urethra 78
35 The formation of urine 80
Part 7 The male reproductive system 83
36 The external male genitalia 84
37 The prostate gland 86
38 Spermatogenesis 88
Part 8 The female reproductive system 91
39 The female internal reproductive organs 92
40 The external female genitalia 94
41 The female breast 96
42 The menstrual cycle 98
Part 9 The endocrine system 101
43 The endocrine system 102
44 The thyroid and adrenal glands 104
45 The pancreas and gonads 106
Part 10 The musculoskeletal system 109
46 Bone structure 110
47 Bone types 112
48 Joints 114
49 Muscles 116
Part 11 The skin 119
50 The skin 120
51 The skin appendages 122
52 Epithelialisation 124
53 Granulation 126
Part 12 The senses 129
54 Sight 130
55 Hearing 132
56 Olfaction 134
57 Gustation 136
Appendices
Appendix 1 Normal physiological values 138
Appendix 2 Prefixes and suffixes 140
Appendix 3 Glossary 147
Further reading 150
Index 151
