Description
Comprehensive, illustrated, and most importantly: applicable to practice. The fourth edition of this best-selling textbook proves difficult to put down.
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students, Fourth Edition, delivers a clear foundation in human structure and function tailored to the needs of today’s learners in nursing and healthcare. Richly illustrated and structured to support progressive learning, this bestselling text combines essential theory with clinical relevance and practical learning tools—integrating colourful diagrams, real-world scenarios, assessment tools, clinical considerations, links to patient conditions, and case-based exercises that help to support critical thinking and application of theory.
This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised, featuring a new chapter introducing key anatomical and physiological terminology, helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge in academic and care settings alike. Delivering the foundational knowledge to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology:
- Features more than 50 new and enhanced illustrations to clarify complex concepts
- Aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proficiencies
- Integrates Clinical Considerations and Episodes of Care to reinforce practice-based learning
- Includes dedicated sections linking anatomical systems to related conditions and disorders
- Incorporates pre-chapter knowledge checks and post-chapter multiple-choice questions
- Provides comprehensive glossaries
- Features supplementary online resources for students
- Is available with accompanying study guide, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook
Developed with input from highly experienced practitioners and educators, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Fourth Edition, is ideal for undergraduate nursing and healthcare students, particularly those in their first year of study. It is well-suited for courses in anatomy and physiology within nursing, paramedic practice, allied healthcare, and healthcare assistant programmes.
Table of Contents
About the editors vii
Contributors ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
Prefixes, suffixes xv
How to use your textbook xxix
About the companion website xxxi
Chapter 1 Learning the language: terminology 1
Ian Peate
Chapter 2 Basic scientific principles of physiology 21
Suzanne Evans
Chapter 3 Cells, cellular compartments, transport systems, and fluid movement between compartments 43
Suzanne Evans
Chapter 4 Genetics 65
Jude Weidenhofer
Chapter 5 Tissue 93
Anthony Wheeldon
Chapter 6 Embryology 111
Jacinta Hope Martin and Jessie Maree Sutherland
Chapter 7 The muscular system 135
Janet G. Migliozzi
Chapter 8 The skeletal system 165
Suzanne Evans
Chapter 9 Circulatory system 193
Noleen Jones
Chapter 10 The cardiac system 225
Carl Clare
Chapter 11 The digestive system 255
Louise McErlean
Chapter 12 The renal system 289
Agnes Hwekwete
Chapter 13 The respiratory system 313
Anthony Wheeldon
Chapter 14 The reproductive systems 339
Karen Mate
Chapter 15 The nervous system 367
Louise McErlean and Janet G. Migliozzi
Chapter 16 The senses 397
Carl Clare
Chapter 17 The endocrine system 429
Carl Clare
Chapter 18 The immune system 455
Janet G. Migliozzi
Chapter 19 The skin 487
David Brent
Answers 507
Index 511
