Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses

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The Endocrine System Structure of Pituitary, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal, Parathyroid, and thymus glands; Alterations in disease; Applications and implications in nursing.

Cell Junctions Notes Cell junctions, Types of cell junctions, Adhering junctions, Occluding junctions, Communicating junctions, Desmosomes, Zonula occludens, Fascia adherens, and Gap Junctions.

Anatomy Resources for Nursing Students

Blood Vessels and Circulation Blood vessels introduction, Arteries and Arterioles, Capillaries, Veins, and Patterns of blood circulation. This multimedia learning hub offers clinical anatomy modules and other resources. Users can access interactive radiology images, animated muscle group modules, sketches of anatomy, and links to neuroanatomy information. On the whole, your main goal should be to get an anatomy and physiology book that presents a comprehensive view of the subject. The Anatomy Essential Textbook (2nd Edition) has also set itself apart as very useful material for studying for USMLE as it has a whole chapter set aside for a collection of USMLE RELATED questions; that’s about a total of four hundred USMLE style questions with explanatory answers are made available for students. With more than a hundred hand-painted drawings, the Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter is considered by many to be the gold standard when it comes to anatomy books.

Spleen and Reticuloendothelial System Spleen and RE objectives, Introduction, Structure, Anatomical location of the spleen, White pulp, Red pulp, Functions of the spleen, Formation of RBC, Splenomegaly, RE System, Functions of Macrophages. Some readers state that certain text and images are smaller than they would like. This, however, is a small detail you can overlook if you’re not that invested in the coloring process. Pros All content is based around the person-centred nursing framework and a fictional family is used throughout to demonstrate how the biology applies to real people, helping students to apply the A&P knowledge directly to real-life nursing situations. Blood Coagulation Hemostasis, Blood vessels spasm, Platelet plug formation, Blood coagulation, Fibrinogen, Coagulation factors. The Gray’s anatomy textbook is standard textbook against which other anatomy and physiology books are judged. If you are looking for well-structured and comprehensive anatomy textbook, then I recommend this book to you. 2. Anatomy Essential Textbook (2nd Edition)Cardiac Cycle Cardiac cycle definitions, Systole, Diastole, Isovolumic contraction, Atrial systole, ECG, heart sounds. Hemoglobin Hemoglobin introduction, Structure and function of hemoglobin vs myoglobin, Oxygen binding, Influences oxygen delivery, Bohr effects, Anemia.

Furthermore, this textbook is currently in its 11 th edition. This indicates that the authors are continuously updating the material inside according to medical advancements.Skeletal System Notes Parts of the skeletal system, Axial skeleton, Appendicular skeleton, Functions of bones, Bones of the human body, Classification of bones, Classification of bones based on shape, Structures of a long bone, Bone growth, and Bone cells. The series includes supplementary materials (sold separately) like coloring books for a more interactive learning experience. The Gray’s anatomy provides a well readable, revised and updated human anatomy and physiology content. When it comes to conceptual overview, the book provides a simple and clear review of the basic concepts of the human body. Neuromuscular Junctions Objectives, Introduction, Structure, Presynaptic axon terminal, Synaptic cleft, Acetylcholine receptors, Neuromuscular transmission, Development of endplate potential. There is an off-chance your course doesn’t include a book list or those books won’t be very helpful to you.