Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Therapists
Nelson Thornes Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7487-5842-5 (ISBN)
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The only Anatomy and Physiology text specifically for Holistic Therapists. A basic level text with Anatomy and Physiology described in the simplest terms. Each chapter covers a module of the VTCT A & P requirements. Includes contra-indications for massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. Incorporates information on the physiology of illness. Crosswords and puzzles are featured at the end of each chapter to make learning more fun and less threatening.
Francesca Gould is a course leader and teaches holistics and beauty therapy at Soundwell College, Bristol. She is also practising holistic and beauty therapist.
Part 1 Cells and tissues: cells; tissues. Part 2 Skin, hair and nails: epidermis; dermis; subcutaneous layer; functions of the skin; effects of massage on the skin; skin aging; skin types; skin diseases and disorders; hair; nails. Part 3 The skeletal system and the joints: functions of the skeleton; types of bone; formation of bone (ossification); ligaments; tendons; anatomical terms; the bones of the skeleton; joints of the body. Part 4 The muscular system: the action of muscles; effects of massage on muscles; muscles of the body; posture. Part 5 The circulatory systems: blood and its functions; the heart; pulmonary circulation general (systemic) circulation; how the circulation works; effects of massage on the circulatory system; lymphatic system; the spleen. Part 6 The respiratory and olfactory systems: the respiratory system; the olfactory system. Part 7 The nervous system: neurones; how impulses are transmitted; nerves; diversions of the nervous system; central nervous system (CNS); peripheral nervous system; autonomic nervous system. Part 8 The endocrine system: the pituitary glands; the pineal gland; the thyroid; the parathyroid; the thymus; the adrenal glands; the pancreas; the ovaries; and testes. Part 9 The digestive system: digestion. Part 10 The reproductive systems: the male reproductive system; the female reproductive system; the breast. Part 11 The urinary system: the kidneys; the ureters; the bladder; the urethra; massage and the urinary system.
Zusatzinfo | illustrations |
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Verlagsort | Oxford |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 190 x 246 mm |
Gewicht | 460 g |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde |
Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie | |
Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7487-5842-9 / 0748758429 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7487-5842-5 / 9780748758425 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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