Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
eBook - ePub

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

A Practical, Illustrated Guide to the Human Body for Students and Practitioners

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

A Practical, Illustrated Guide to the Human Body for Students and Practitioners

About this book

A full-color, easy-to-understand introduction to anatomy, physiology, and pathology that's designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the human body without overwhelming readers.

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology is the ideal introduction to the topic for students of complementary and physical therapies. Designed for ease of learning, both as an independent study resource and in the classroom, this textbook has been adopted by colleges worldwide but is suitable for anyone needing detailed knowledge of these subjects.

Author and therapist Ruth Hull provides a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology with clear, accessible language and helpful learning tools. The book is designed for easy comprehension, with study tips; practice questions in each chapter; and more than 300 clearly labeled color images, flow charts, diagrams, and tables to help the reader visualize complex ideas.

Chapters outline the following systems:
  • Skin, hair, and nails
  • Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems
  • Endocrine and respiratory systems
  • Cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary system
  • Reproductive system
This book also serves as an effective refresher for current health care and bodywork professionals.

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Information

Publisher
Lotus Books
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781718255210
Edition
3
Subtopic
Anatomy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. Picture Credits
  7. Additional Material
  8. A Note on American and British Spellings
  9. Chapter 1. Before You Begin
  10. Chapter 2. Organization of the Body
  11. Chapter 3. The Skin, Hair, and Nails
  12. Chapter 4. The Skeletal System
  13. Chapter 5. The Muscular System
  14. Chapter 6. The Nervous System
  15. Chapter 7. The Endocrine System
  16. Chapter 8. The Respiratory System
  17. Chapter 9. The Cardiovascular System
  18. Chapter 10. The Lymphatic and Immune System
  19. Chapter 11. The Digestive System
  20. Chapter 12. The Urinary System
  21. Chapter 13. The Reproductive System
  22. Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions
  23. Appendix—Vitamins and Minerals: Dietary Sources, Functions, Deficiencies
  24. Bibliography
  25. Glossary
  26. Index