The Human Body Made Simple is for the student commencing their studies of medicine or complementary medicine.

Readers with little or no prior knowledge of biology, medicine, or the structure and function of the body will greatly benefit from this simple guide. Despite of the non-technical language, the book is medically and scientifically accurate and up-to-date. The reader is gradually and painlessly introduced to basic technical terminology, yet the information is presented in a light, highly readable fashion. The text is accompanied by a myriad of accurate, eye-catching illustrations.

The reader will acquire a thorough basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body, which can be used as a foundation for more advanced studies.

Reviews

'An excellent, easy to read and well illustrated book on anatomy and physiology. A very suitably textbook for students and reference books for practitioners. Highly recommended'
Footprints, October 2002

Features

Very readable and accessible
Provides all basic information needed for a good foundation for A & P
Clear, informative drawings.

Preface, Acknowledgement. 1. From Matter to Man. 2. Terms. 3. The Cardiovascular System. 4. Diseases of the Heart and Blood vessels. 5. The Respiratory System. 6. Diseases of the Respiratory System. 7. The Digestive System. 8. Diseases of the Digestive System. 9. The Locomotor System. 10. Diseases of the Locomotor System. 11. The Nervous System. 12. Diseases of the Nervous System. 13. The Urinary System. 14. Diseases of the Urinary Tract. 15. The Endocrine System and its diseases. 16. The Female Reproductive System and its diseases. 17. The Male Reproductive System and its diseases. 18. The Immune System. 19. Diseases of the Immune System. 20. Sight and Hearing. 21. The Skin. 22. Cancer. Index.