The book has been written in a simple and lucid language so that the students are able to learn and understand the two subjects anatomy and physiology easily, imbibe and retain the knowledge, precisely, and reproduce the facts effectively in their examinations. The text of anatomy part is well supplemented by numerous simple color line diagrams, while physiology text is accompanied by tables, flowcharts, etc.
In addition, the functions of various parts of the organs/tissues are given Clinical and Applied aspects which emphasise the diseases associated with them. Both these aspects make the subject interesting and easy to memorise and understand. This textbook for Semester I (Course code BP101T) contains 5 units. Each unit has 1 3 chapters with amalgamation of anatomy and physiology. Unit I is on introduction, cellular and tissue level of organization. Unit II is on integumentary (skin) system, including skeletal, muscular systems and joints. Unit III deals with body fluids, blood and lymphatic system. Unit IV is on peripheral nervous system and special senses. Unit V deals with the study of heart, cardiac output, pulse, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, etc. Last part of the chapter is `Assess Yourself` with the help of long questions, short questions and multiple choice questions. This course content of Semester I Book would be better recapitulated once the practicals are completed with the help of Human Anatomy and Physiology Practical Workbook for Bachelor in Pharmacy Students (Course Codes BP107P and BP207P) in their respective laboratories, as theory and practicals complement each other in enhancing learning.
Krishna Garg MBBS,MS,PhD,FAMS,FIMSA,FASI is ex-Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. She is the chief editor of BD Chaurasia`s Human Anatomy (Vols 1 4); editor of BD Chaurasia`s Human Anatomy for Dental Students, Human Embryology, Handbook of General Anatomy and BD Chaurasia`s Applied Anatomy and Physiology for BSc Nursing Students and coauthor of Textbook of Histology,Textbook of Neuroanatomy andHuman Anatomy and Physiology for Diploma in Pharmacy Students. Medha Joshi MBBS,FCGP is visiting faculty, Department of Anatomy, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, and Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, Delhi. She had taught anatomy to dental students at Krishna Dental College and Harsaran Das Dental College,Ghaziabad,and is an examiner of Delhi University. She has a keen interest in the subject of anatomy and her experience as a general physician of 25 years provided her insight in formulating the Clinical Anatomy sections of this book. Sudipta Kundu MSc,PhD is currently Associate Professor and Head,Department of Physiology,Kalka Dental College,Meerut.He completed his BSc (Hons) from Kolkata University and MSc (Physiology) from Presidency College, Kolkata, and PhD from Burdwan University, West Bengal. With a teaching experience of 15 years, he has been teaching physiology to BPharm, BSc (Nursing), BDS and MDS students. He has attended conferences,presented and published scientific papers,and is extremely popular in the student community