Richard Horniblow Books

Focusing on an integrated approach to anatomy and physiology, this revised third edition of the Systems of the Body series serves as an essential resource for medical and health science students. It offers a concise overview of major body systems, emphasizing the connection between basic science and clinical practice. Multiple case studies illustrate key principles, while clear links to clinical skills, investigations, and therapeutics enhance understanding. This resource is particularly valuable for those in systems-based courses, offering a unique perspective not found in traditional textbooks.

The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today’s systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Digestive System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. Systems of the Body