Fundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and Physiology
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-119-86471-4 (ISBN)
Existing resources often fall short in addressing the unique needs of midwives, focusing instead on broader healthcare perspectives. This book fulfils the demand for midwifery-specific knowledge in anatomy and physiology, offering a robust yet accessible introduction to key body systems.
»Fundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and Physiology« ensures a thorough understanding of the subject matter with full-colour illustrations, from the intricacies of the placenta to the dynamics of the musculoskeletal and cardiac systems. Supported by the latest research and aligned with professional best practices, this book is an indispensable companion for both aspiring and seasoned midwives. It provides insight and understanding of maternal anatomy and physiology applied to midwifery practice.
Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery students, as well as midwives returning to practice, this resource is an invaluable asset in advancing anatomical and physiological knowledge within midwifery practice.
Ian Peate is Visiting Professor of Nursing at St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire; Professorial Fellow, University of Roehampton; Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice, and Consultant Editor of the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
Claire Leader is Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, and Faculty Director of Inter-professional Education, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. Claire is also an editorial board member for the British Journal of Midwifery.
Contributors xii Preface xvi
Acknowledgements xviii
Chapter 1 Learning the Language: Terminology 1
Joyce Targett
Chapter 2 Cell Physiology 23
Rebecca Murray
Chapter 3 The Female Reproductive System and Associated Disorders 41
Claire Ford
Chapter 4 Embryology and Fetal Development 60
Jenny Brewster
Chapter 5 Genetics 85
Sarah Malone and James Castleman
Chapter 6 Tissues 108
Iñaki Mansilla
Chapter 7 The Placenta 128
Antonio Sierra
Chapter 8 The Musculoskeletal System 146
Suzanne Britt
Chapter 9 The Circulatory System 174
Kate Nash
Chapter 10 The Cardiac System 194
Mel Cameron-Radford
Chapter 11 The Digestive System 218
Clare Gordon
Chapter 12 The Renal System 245
Ashleigh Ward and Elizabeth Routledge
Chapter 13 The Respiratory System 266
Alison Anderson
Chapter 14 The Nervous System 292
Claire Ford
Chapter 15 The Endocrine System 317
Rosalind Haddrill
Chapter 16 The Immune System 338
Angela Frankland
Multiple Choice Answers 363
Index 370
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.05.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Fundamentals |
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 205 x 253 mm |
| Gewicht | 964 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Hebamme / Entbindungspfleger |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Gynäkologie / Geburtshilfe | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege | |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-86471-2 / 1119864712 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-86471-4 / 9781119864714 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
aus dem Bereich
