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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
For Nursing and Healthcare Students
Series: Fundamentals
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Comprehensive, illustrated, and most importantly: applicable to practice. The fourth edition of this best-selling textbook proves difficult to put down. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students, Fourth Edition, delivers a clear foundation in human structure and function tailored to the needs of...
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Comprehensive, illustrated, and most importantly: applicable to practice. The fourth edition of this best-selling textbook proves difficult to put down.
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students, Fourth Edition, delivers a clear foundation in human structure and function tailored to the needs of today’s learners in nursing and healthcare. Richly illustrated and structured to support progressive learning, this bestselling text combines essential theory with clinical relevance and practical learning tools—integrating colourful diagrams, real-world scenarios, assessment tools, clinical considerations, links to patient conditions, and case-based exercises that help to support critical thinking and application of theory.
This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised, featuring a new chapter introducing key anatomical and physiological terminology, helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge in academic and care settings alike. Delivering the foundational knowledge to provide safe, effective, and person-centred care, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology:
- Features more than 50 new and enhanced illustrations to clarify complex concepts
- Aligns with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Proficiencies
- Integrates Clinical Considerations and Episodes of Care to reinforce practice-based learning
- Includes dedicated sections linking anatomical systems to related conditions and disorders
- Incorporates pre-chapter knowledge checks and post-chapter multiple-choice questions
- Provides comprehensive glossaries
- Features supplementary online resources for students
- Is available with accompanying study guide, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Workbook
Developed with input from highly experienced practitioners and educators, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Fourth Edition is ideal for undergraduate nursing and healthcare students, particularly those in their first year of study. It is well-suited for courses in anatomy and physiology within nursing, paramedic practice, allied healthcare, and healthcare assistant programmes.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394314041
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 4th edition
Contributors:
- Edited by Ian Peate
- Edited by Suzanne Evans
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 1247g
Pages: 560
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About the Author
Ian Peate is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University and Buckinghamshire New University, and a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
Suzanne Evans is a retired Professor of Biomedical Science based in Newcastle, Australia, with expertise in physiology and pharmacology. She brings over 30 years of teaching experience to students of nursing, paramedicine, pharmacy, and medicine, and is committed to supporting future generations of healthcare providers through engaging, accessible learning materials.
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