• Explains the meanings, roots, and pronunciation of terms as used in everyday practice, including: Names for all major body systems: skeletal, muscular, integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, neurologic, endocrine, blood and lymphatic, and sensory systems • Terms and phrases used in maternal health, pharmacology, and mental health • Offers a strong anatomy and physiology overview backed by numerous images, including a large image of each organ system • Perfect backup to class materials and the ideal on-the-job refresher for experienced nurses and all healthcare professionals • 296 pg. Softcover