Ross & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness 13th Edition

Description

The new edition of the hugely successful Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness continues to bring its readers the core essentials of human biology presented in a clear and straightforward manner. Fully updated throughout, the book now comes with enhanced learning features including helpful revision questions and an all-new art programme to help make learning even easier. The 13th edition retains its popular website, which contains a wide range of ‘critical thinking’ exercises as well as new animations, an audio-glossary, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test program, and helpful web links. Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness will be of particular help to readers new to the subject area, those returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language isn’t English.

• • The latest edition of the world’s most popular textbook on basic human anatomy and physiology with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide

• • Clear, no-nonsense writing style helps make learning easy

• • An accompanying website contains animations, audio-glossary, case studies and other self-assessment material, the unique Body Spectrum© online colouring and self-test software, and helpful weblinks

• • Includes basic pathology and pathophysiology of important diseases and disorders

• • Contains helpful learning features such as Learning Outcomes boxes, colour coding and design icons together with a stunning illustration and photography collection

• • Contains clear explanations of common prefixes, suffixes and roots, with helpful examples from the text, plus a glossary and an appendix of normal biological values.

• Particularly valuable for students who are completely new to the subject, or returning to study after a period of absence, and for anyone whose first language is not English

• • All new illustration programme brings the book right up-to-date for today’s student

• • Helpful ‘Spot Check’ questions at the end of each topic to monitor progress

• • Fully updated throughout with the latest information on common and/or life-threatening diseases and disorders

• • Review and Revise end-of-chapter exercises to assist with reader understanding and recall

• Over 120 animations – many of them newly created – help clarify underlying scientific and physiological principles and make learning fun.