This book explains the basic concepts of medical physiology in a clear and concise style. The fifth edition presents revised and updated text with numerous new diagrams. The applied physiology aspect has been suitably emphasized.

The Second Edition Of The Book Provides Even More Application Orientation. All The Chapters Have Been Thoroughly Revised. The Information Has Been Brought Up-To-Date By Incorporating The Latest Concepts And Developments In The Subject. Some Of The Chapters That Were Not Strictly Essential For Routine Practicals Have Been Omitted. The Hematology Section Has Been Thoroughly Updated. The Section On Mammalian Physiology Has Been Further Trimmed As Per The Recommendations Of The Mci. A New Chapter 'Clinical Examination Of The Gi System' Has Been Incorporated.

The Fifth Edition of this book is a must-have for all undergraduate medical students as it prepares them for both theory and viva-voce examinations. It is also useful for paramedical, dental, homeopathy and ayurveda students, besides those preparing for PG entrance examinations. It covers entire syllabus of physiology laid down by the Medical Council of India and health universities across the country. Salient Features - Systemize presentation of text in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination - Extensively revised, updated, and strengthened to keep up with the latest changes in the standard books of physiology - Thoroughly revised topics like blood; nerve and muscle; cardiovascular system; and central nervous system - Large number of diagrams, tables and flowcharts to facilitate quick learning and greater retention of knowledge

This is the thoroughly revised and completely updated edition of the book aimed to serve as a handy clinical guide both for the undergraduate and postgraduate students who are appearing for their clinical medicine examinations. This book contains proper history-taking and scheme of clinical examination of each system. Elicitation of clinical signs is associated with proper diagrams and patho physiological explanations. At the end of each chapter common clinical problems are discussed with their aetiology and clinical features with relevant investigations. Genesis of signs and symptoms with special emphasis on eliciting appropriate history and analysis of the symptoms and signs have been explained. There is also a brief account of clinical features of various diseases. Key Principles highlighted in every chapter briefly reemphasise the important clinical problems. The chapter on laboratory data contains biochemical values which are helpful in dealing with day-to-day clinical problems. Diagrams, tables and figures represented in this book are self-explanatory.

Section 1 Hematology Section 2 Human Experiments Section 3 Clinical Examination Section 4 Experimental Physiology Section 5 Some Important Charts and Questions Section 6 Calculations Section 7 Sample Problem Solving

This edition meets the requirements of students in medical and dental sciences, homeopathy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and alternative medicine, who are newly admitted to their respective professional colleges. It introduces the reader to the basics of human anatomy and anatomic terminology along with various structures which constitute the human body. All the chapters have been extensively illustrated with simple colour diagrams. Each chapter begins with a quotation giving subtle meaning to the topic. - A new chapter on basic genetics has been added to make the book more meaningful. - The chapter on radiology has been expanded and revised by extensive addition of radiology images. - A new section on biomechanics has been added in the chapter on joints, giving another dimension to the learning of mechanism of the joints. - ""Points to Remember"" are given at the end of each chapter to help students in their revision. - Self-evaluation can be carried out by answering the MCQs provided at the end of each chapter. - The appendix on anatomical word meanings and historic names makes a rich source of information that is basic to the study of medicine. - The size of the book has been deliberately kept small so that it fits into the student's pocket.