Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

This book uses an applied, interactive and highly-visual approach, integrating anatomy and physiology for a better understanding of both the subjects. Great care has been taken to keep the content strictly as per the nursing syllabus of GNM and BSc. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated in this new edition to keep students abreast of recent advances in the field. Two new chapters have been added to acquaint students with the basics of both the topics: Introduction to Chemistry of Life, and Introduction to Nutrition. Must-know concepts and definitions are summarized in separate boxes for a quick revision. Embryological and histological facts of various structures have been added in different boxes to provide a new dimension for an integrated learning, and histological photomicrographs of various structures have been introduced for a relative learning by the students. All the figures have been redrawn and many new illustrations are added to assist in easy comprehension and retention of complicated information. Many new flow charts and tables have been added for a quick grasp of the important concepts in both the subjects. Applied concepts in anatomy and physiology and clinical correlations have been highlighted at relevant places to make students understand various pathologies associated with various organs and organ systems. This edition is accompanied with an interactive free workbook that contains chapter-wise image-based questions, short and long answers and match the following questions that will facilitate structured learning and revision. It has been designed to cater to the needs of students of both GNM and BSc Nursing. The information that is specifically important to BSc Nursing students has been provided in attractive coloured boxes.