Anatomy and Physiology. Therapy Basics

Summary

This new edition of our bestselling textbook has been fully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards for Levels 1-3, to bring it in line with all the latest specifications for all major awarding bodies providing beauty therapy, complementary therapy and specialist diploma courses from Levels 1-3. It will also provide a clear and accessible introduction to anatomy and physiology for students of complementary health, as well as essential knowledge for the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies.

Now published in a larger format, Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics continues to present its renowned quality, breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding in a new and user-friendly layout. Features include:

o Clear learning objectives giving an at-a-glance guide to each chapter's content
o Multiple-choice questions at the end of every chapter - ideal for exam practice
o Lists of key words and chapter summaries provide excellent reference and revision material
o High-quality illustrations to really support understanding of complex structures and processes
o 'Putting it into practice' contextual links to relate theoretical knowledge to the real world.

Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics is also now linked to our student website, giving students access to a wide range of extra resources, including:

o Answers to all the questions in the textbook
o Interactive drag-and-drop labelling activities
o Consolidated summaries of theoretical content
o Interactive multiple-choice questions
o Interactive key-words activities.

• Helen McGuinness is a well-known expert in her field
• Updated for the 2010 Beauty Therapy and Spa Therapy National Occupational Standards
• Larger, student-friendly format
• Student access to motivating interactive resources
• Very clear learning objectives, and invaluable practice through multiple-choice questions
• Clear, simple language

Table of contents

Introduction
Cells and Tissues
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
Glossary