Preface
It is unfortunate that a very large number of nursing students are studying the important subjects of Anatomy and Physiology from cheap notes. In this book, all facts about these subjects that a nurse needs to know,
are presented in clear, easy to understand language.The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations to facilitate understanding. Further matter that will interest students who want to learn more is presented in the form of Appendices to the main text. The appendices are in the form of an atlas with each diagram having a short description.
This book also provides an introduction to common diseases that affect different organs of the body. After studying these descriptions the nursing student should find it possible to understand most of the terms used by doctors.
Suggestions for improvement of the book will be welcomed.
Rohtak September 2004
INDERBIR SINGH
- Learning the Language of Medicine.
- A Brief Introduction to Bones, Joints and Muscles
- A Brief Introduction to Organ Systems of the Body
- Introduction to Body Functions
- Essential Chemistry
- Cell Structure
- Tissues of the Body: Epithelia and Glands
- General Connective Tissue
- Cartilage and Bone
- Muscle and Nervous Tissue
- Blood.
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphoid Tissues and Immunity
- Skin and its Appendages
- The Respiratory System.
- The Alimentary Canal.
- Liver and Pancreas
- Nutrition, Digestion and Metabolism
- Urinary System
- Male Reproductive Organs
- Female Reproductive Organs
- The Endocrine System.
- The Nervous System
- The Eye and Ear.
Appendices
- Appendix 1: Some Important Bones.
- Appendix 2: Some Important Arteries and Veins
- Appendix 3: Some Important Nerves.