An accessible text which covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by a range of health professions.Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction to the subject for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, and other allied health professionals. Written in an engaging and accessible 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 glossaryunderstand the key anatomical structures and physiological functionsappreciate 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 cancerapply this knowledge in healthcare contextsBonus online material The following material to accompany the book is provided free of charge online: four additional chapters to help readers extend their knowledgea variety of self-assessment questions for every chapter