This textbook by Anne Waugh offers a clear and accessible introduction to anatomy and physiology for nursing, paramedical, and biomedical students. It covers the core principles of the human body, with attention to pathology and pathophysiology.
The fourteenth edition has been updated with additional illustrations and a new chapter on surface anatomy. The latest scientific insights have also been incorporated, including developments related to the coronavirus. The book includes practical study support with learning objectives, color-coding, and self-assessment questions for each chapter.
Online supplementary study materials include, among other things, 3D videos, animations, audio glossaries, and interactive exercises. This edition is therefore a complete and reliable learning tool for all students who are orienting themselves to anatomy and physiology.
Product information
- Author: Anne Waugh, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA
- Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Publication date: 2022-07-13
- Number of pages: 598
- ISBN: 9780323834605
- Topic: Nursing
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Nursing / General
About the author
Allison Grant is a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, specializing in healthcare and life sciences.

