Structure and Functions of the Body A Hand-Book of Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses and Others Desiring a Practical Knowledge of the Subject

"Structure and Functions of the Body" by Annette Fiske is an early 20th-century handbook designed to give nurses and other readers a practical understanding of anatomy and physiology. The exploration begins with the essential chemical makeup of the body and its many tissues. With a focus on the fundamental unit of life, the cell, and the categorization of tissues such as epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous, the work constructs a solid base for comprehending how bodily structures relate to their functions, setting the framework for detailed discussions in later chapters.