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Applied Anatomy & Physiology,

Edition 1 an interdisciplinary approach

Editors: By Zerina Tomkins, BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).

Publication Date: 27 Apr 2020

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Applied Anatomy & Physiology: an interdisciplinary approach provides an overview of basic anatomy and physiology (A&P), and its application to clinical practice.

Written by a team of expert academics and clinicians from a range of health backgrounds, the text uses a problem-solving approach, breaking down difficult A&P concepts through case studies, multiple-choice questions, images, feature boxes and online ancillaries, with a strong focus on the concept of the ‘normal’ homeostatic process of each system.

Applied Anatomy & Physiology: an interdisciplinary approach encourages students to think critically about how the different body systems work together, providing a deeper understanding of A&P and how to apply this effectively to clinical practice.

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Written for students with minimal bioscience background to support you in understanding difficult concepts and processes.
Chapters are aligned to major body systems and include an overview of system structure and function as well as integration of each system with the rest of the body.
Case studies and related multiple-choice questions consolidate chapter content to assist you in testing your knowledge and skills.
The strong focus on the homeostatic process of each system helps you to understand what is ‘normal’ and how ‘normal’ works.
Full-colour illustrations from leading Elsevier texts, such as Patton’s Anatomy & Physiology, help you to visualise and understand A&P systems and processes.
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About the author

By Zerina Tomkins, BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education)., BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education).BAppSc (Med. Lab. Sc.), BAppSc (Hons), MNSc (Nurs) PhD (Cell Biology), Grad Cert (University Education). Degree Coordinator, Senior Researcher Department of Nursing & Department of Paediatrics University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

1.Cellular response to stress and injury
2.Acute inflammation: common mechanism of defence to all body systems
3.Genes and genomics
4.Integument
5.Skeletal system
6.Joints
7.Muscular system
8.Nervous system
9.Understanding the physiology of pain
10.Special senses: eye and ear
11.Endocrine system: the master regulator
12.Blood
13.Haemostasis
14.Cardiac system
15.Contribution of lymphatic system to homeostasis
16.Immune system
17.Respiratory system
18.Gastrointestinal system
19.Nutrition and metabolism
20.Renal and urinary systems
21.Reproductive system
22.Physiological changes in pregnancy and lactation

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Kylie Thompson

Since it has been a while since my initial nursing study days opening a textbook, especially an anatomy textbook, was anticipated to be a challenging read. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The structure of this textbook and the use of case studies and clinical practice focus really seems to take the more abstract (and what could be considered ‘drier’) topic of anatomy and give it a true applied sense. The information was very applied in nature and moved away from the traditional organ or system focused format to a more patient centred approach, in line with our clinical practice goals! The focus on the normal and having a good understanding on this is a strong starting point for learners and readers. Moving to discussions of the abnormal and disease states is certainly left as the next steps in the health professionals learning process and not specifically covered in this text. However, the coverage of the normal puts them in good stead for applying this knowledge when encountering patients. The text has attempted to address the life span of paediatric to geriatric and other special populations like maternity but not to a full extent. It draws some comparisons and highlights differences but is just a starting point for addressing the unique characteristics of these populations. The text is primarily adult focused and that seems to be a decision made to ensure that the information presented is comprehensive for its target audience. The comparisons and highlighting of key differences between adults and paediatric and geriatric populations is an interesting point to make and can spark the reader to explore further readings if their interest lies within these speciality populations. A standout chapter is the one exclusively on pain. The in-depth focus on this as its own entity is interesting and very applicable to a large range of patients which our health professionals encounter. Finally, the illustrations are eye catching and very clear in the information they are trying to convey. Overall this textbook is an ’easy’ read for an anatomy textbook and really well tailored for a good introductory text for beginning health professionals.

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