The Pocket Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology is the ideal introduction for students of complementary and physical therapies. Author and therapist Ruth Hull provides a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology with clear, concise, and accessible language. The book is designed for easy comprehension, with more than 300 clearly labeled color images, as well as flowcharts and tables to help visualize complex ideas. This pocketbook also serves as an effective refresher for current healthcare and bodywork professionals. It covers the following:

- Skin, hair, and nails

- Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems

- Endocrine and respiratory systems

- Cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems

- Digestive system

- Urinary system

- Reproductive system

Table of Contents:

1. Title Page
2. Copyright
3. Contents
4. Introduction
5. A Note on American and British Spellings
6. Chapter 1—Before You Begin
7. Anatomical Position
8. Directional Terms
9. Quadrants
10. Anatomical Regions
11. Body Cavities
12. Planes
13. Chapter 2—Organization of the Body
14. Levels of Structural Organization of the Body
15. Chemical Organization of the Body
16. Cellular Organization of the Body
17. Transport across the Plasma Membrane
18. Life Cycle of a Cell
19. Tissue Level of Organization of the Body
20. System Level of Organization of the Body
21. Theory in Practice
22. Chapter 3—The Skin, Hair, and Nails
23. Skin
24. Types of Skin