Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children

Erscheinungsjahr 2005
ISBN: 978-0-443-07341-0
Verlag: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Format (B × H): 190 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 667 g

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. - 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

Zielgruppe

Undergraduate Child Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Visiting and Health Science students.
Possibly junior medical students

Autoren/Hrsg.

Carson, Pauline

Chamley, Carol

Randall, Duncan

Sandwell, Winifred Mary

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pflege Kinderkrankenpflege

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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