Ross and Wilson anatomy & physiology in health and illness / Anne Waugh, BSc(Hons), MSc, CertEd, SRN, RNT, FHEA, Senior Teaching Fellow and Director of Academic Quality, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care, Edinburgh, Napier University, Edinburgh, UK, Allison Grant, Lecturer, Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK ; illustrations by Graeme Chambers.

Includes bibliographical references (page 481) and index.

Introduction to the human body -- Introduction to the chemistry of life -- The cells, tissues and organisation of the body -- The blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system -- The nervous system -- The special senses -- The endocrine system -- The respiratory system -- Introduction to nutrition -- The digestive system -- The urinary system -- The skin -- Resistance and immunity -- The musculoskeletal system -- Introduction to genetics -- The reproductive systems.

Introduces the structure and functions of the human body and the effects of disease or illness on normal body function. Uses easy-to-understand language and clear color illustrations to make learning more visual and engaging