Explains the anatomy function of different parts of the body and examines the types of movement important in sports activities. This book gives an analysis of movement, general characteristics of bones, joints, and muscles, as well as guidelines for flexibility and strength training. It also emphasizes important factors for maximizing performance.

A study guide that shows numbered anatomical structures. It includes: Arterial and venous system anatomy; Visceral arteries and venous portal system; Capillary, artery, and vein cross sections; Coronary and pulmonary arteries and veins; and, Images and additional information on vascular circulation, venous muscle pump, and cardiac cycle.

Chronic disease states of aging should be viewed through the prism of metabolism and biophysical processes at all levels of physiological organization present in the human body. These books connect these insights to what causes them to go awry in the context of unhealthy human behaviors and aging, aiming to buttress scientific creativity.

Circadian rhythms, the biological oscillations based around our 24-hour clock, have a profound effect on human physiology and healthy cellular function.

Providing a clear explanation of the relevant medical science behind the individual medical specialties, Basic Science for Core Medical Training and the MRCP, is an indispensable part of a candidate's MRCP preparation. This book directly links to the Royal College exam and follows the same systems-based approach as the syllabus.