Big Picture Physiology-Medical Course and Step 1 Review 2nd Edition
Big Picture Physiology – Medical Course and Step 1 Review, 2nd Edition is your ultimate visual learning companion for mastering the principles of human physiology — whether you’re preparing for medical school exams or the USMLE Step 1. Designed for clarity, efficiency, and deep understanding, this updated edition delivers the core physiological concepts in a concise, high-yield, and visually engaging format that helps students quickly connect the science to real-life clinical applications.
Authored by Jonathan D. Kibble and Colby R. Halsey, this book is part of the acclaimed “Big Picture” medical series, known for simplifying complex medical sciences into easy-to-grasp visual summaries, complete with illustrations, concept maps, tables, and clinical correlations. It’s the perfect study tool for medical, dental, and allied health students who want to strengthen their command of physiology while preparing for competitive exams.
Key Features:
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Comprehensive Yet Concise Coverage: Focuses on all major body systems — cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, nervous, and musculoskeletal — providing a full understanding of how the human body functions.
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High-Yield Format: Organized by system and topic, with key concepts summarized in bold, easy-to-review sections, making it ideal for quick revision before exams.
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Full-Color Illustrations and Diagrams: Over 250 detailed illustrations visually explain physiological processes and mechanisms, promoting lasting understanding.
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Clinical Correlations: Real-world examples demonstrate how physiology links to pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine.
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Step 1-Focused Learning: Contains USMLE-style questions, summary tables, and key concept boxes for high-yield Step 1 review.
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Integrated Learning Approach: Perfectly bridges basic science and clinical application, strengthening both test performance and practical reasoning.
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Student-Friendly Layout: Uses “Big Picture” concept maps that tie systems together, allowing you to see how changes in one system affect others.
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Updated and Expanded: The second edition includes new illustrations, refined explanations, and more integrated content based on recent physiology research and exam trends.
