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Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics Third Edition
Helen McGuinness

Paperback
RRP: £15.99
ISBN: 9780340908082
ISBN-10: 0340908084

Published: 30/06/2006
Extent: 362 pages
Illustrations: 130

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Summary:
The new edition of this best selling textbook has been fully revised in line with the latest specifications for all major awarding bodies. It provides students with the essential knowledge required to pass the anatomy and physiology component of complementary and beauty therapy courses from level 1-3 as well as specialist diplomas. It also provides an accessible introduction for students of complementary health.

Now in full colour and accompanied by a teacher's CD-ROM (0 340 90809 2),  Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics brings anatomy to life with numerous illustrations, summaries, self-assessment questions and a guide to electronic resources.

Anatomy and Physiology: Therapy Basics continues to be an indispensable guide and companion for all therapies students throughout their studies and into their professional life.  

  • Fully in line with latest specifications of all major awarding bodies

  • Numerous full colour diagrams and photographs

  • End of chapter summaries and guides to further reading and web resources aid revision

  • Lively and varied student activities and self assessment

  • Glossary of key terms provides a handy reference tool

  • Accompanied by a Teacher's CD-ROM.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Cells and Tissues
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
Glossary

About the Author(s):
Helen McGuinness is the Principal of the Holistic Training Centre in Southampton, one of the leading providers of training programmes in holistic therapies. She is the author of  Aromatherapy: Therapy Basics, Baby Massage, Holistic Therapies and Indian Head Massage, all published by Hodder Arnold.

Reviews:

This book is ideal for therapists from any dicipline in the FHT membership. From the first page I was hooked ... The book is very well presented and I feel is not only a useful tool for students and lecturers, but could also be used as a guide for practising therapists.

International Therapist

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