Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children
A Practical Approach
- 1st Edition - May 24, 2005
- Latest edition
- Authors: Carol Chamley, Pauline Carson, Duncan Randall, Winifred Mary Sandwell
- Language: English
This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach… Read more
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Description
Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach and addresses all the body systems. As well as addressing normal growth and development it places pathology in perspective when related to developmental issues, such as congenital abnormalities.
Key features
Key features
- chapter outcomes and a chapter overview
- Clinical notes help link theory to practice and facilitate reflective practice
- Highly illustrated throughout
- Self-assessment exercises help understanding and aid revision
Readership
Readership
Undergraduate Child Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Visiting and Health Science students.
Possibly junior medical students
Possibly junior medical students
Table of contents
Table of contents
The child: a framework for development. Development of the integumentary system . The musculoskeletal system. Development of the control systems. Development of the cardiovascular system. Development of the respiratory system and respiration. The gastrointestinal tract. Development of the renal system . The reproductive tract. Development of the immune system and immunity. Development of the special senses. Dentition. Glossary. Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 24, 2005
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
CC
Carol Chamley
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Children and Young Persons Nursing, Coventry University, UKPC
Pauline Carson
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UKDR
Duncan Randall
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKWS
Winifred Mary Sandwell
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, School of Health & Social Sciences, Coventry University, UK