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This is a new edition of a highly popular introductory text on anatomy and physiology for nurses and allied health students. Its clear writing style and competitive price make it accessible to a wide audience and its comprehensive coverage suits a variety of healthcare courses. The content is organised to reflect a systems approach.

Contents:

Preface

1. Introduction

2. The cellular level of organization

3. Tissues, organs, systems and homeostasis

4. The nervous system

5. The ear

6. The eye

7. Endocrine glands

8. Development and types of bone

9. Bones of the head and trunk

10. Bones of the limbs

11. Joints or articulations

12. Muscle

13. The blood

14. The heart and blood vessels

15. The circulation

16. The lymphatic system

17. The respiratory system

18. The digestive system

19. The liver, biliary system and pancreas

20. Nutrition

21. Digestion and metabolism

22. Fluid balance and the urinary system

23. The skin

24. Non-specific resistance and the immune system

25. The reproductive system

Index