Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

BY Anne Waugh, Allison Grant

This long established best-selling text meets the needs of a wide range of health care professionals including nurses, nursing students, students of allied health professions & complementary therapies, paramedics and ambulance technicians. The purpose of the book is reflected in its title, Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. The text is written in straightforward language and is complemented by extensive clear, full-colour illustrations. Each chapter provides an explanation • the normal structure and functions of the human body• what occurs when disease or illness disrupts the normal processes.Previous edition - WINNER! The Bookseller's Best-sellers Award for an Academic Title. Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th edition was the best-selling academic title through bookshops in 2005. · text revised and updated, including one chapter integrating the musculoskeletal system and a new chapter on genetics to reflect the increasing importance of this topic · new and revised artwork/illustrations · enhanced features on the Evolve website for quality animations -Multiple-choice questions -Web links to supplementary websites -An audio pronunciation guideand for the complete collection of images from the book.