This accessible introduction to anatomy and physiology uses clear and simple language and illustrations to guide you through the complexities of the human body. The chapters clearly show how the body maintains a balance (homeostasis) and what happens when that balance is disturbed, highlighting common diseases and disorders as well as implications for care.

? * Clear illustrations in full colour aid visual learning
? * Plain language helps you to understand complex concepts and relate them to practice
? * Evidence-based, this comprehensive introduction covers all the key topics required for your academic studies and through to practice
? * Will help you to explain disorders and diseases to your patients or clients in straightforward language
? * Bullet point text, focus boxes and activities help to increase study efficiency
? * Website with material for student and lecturers - MCQs, colouring and labelling exercises, PowerPoint presentaitons, test bank and image library

Academically robust, yet easy to understand, this is essential reading for all students in the health professions who are studying anatomy and physiology for the first time.