Ross and Wilson anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

This title is unique among textbooks in its appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, nursing students, students in the allied health professions and complementary / alternative medicine, paramedics and ambulance technicians. Each chapter provides an explanation of the normal structure and functions of the human body and the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by over 400 extensive clear, colour illustrations. carefully refined, clear and unambiguous text which omits the unnecessary detail that can confuse the student new to the subject highly illustrated with clear line diagrams, mostly in colour regular sequences of headings, lists and bullet points help with learning and revision access to an Evolve companion website offering the full image bank, high quality animations, web links to supplementary websites, MCQs and an audio pronunciation guide learning outcomes related to the sections within each chapter a glossary of common prefixes, suffixes and roots commonly used in anatomy and physiology an Appendix containing useful biological values for easy reference an accompanying Colouring and workbook that facilitates structured learning and revision of the material in this book text fully revised and updated with developments in the field including more on cell biology and nutrition colour photographs new and revised illustrations an upgraded website featuring new animations, an extensive colouring in /labelling feature, feedback for MCQs and varying types of self-assessment exercises such as crosswords, drag and drop, 'hangman' etc