Anatomy and Physiology

This accessible anatomy and physiology text covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by the curriculum for South Africa’s core nursing programmes. Its user-friendly design and layout assist in making a complex subject more manageable.

Written in an engaging style, the book helps readers to: learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossary; understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions; appreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer; apply this knowledge in healthcare contexts.