Product Description

The Flesh and Bones of Metabolism presents a concise, accessible account of the metabolic aspects of biochemistry. This title covers all the key concepts medical students need with no gaps. It can be used either as an introduction to a topic, or as a revision aid. In Section 1, The Big Picture overview gives a descriptive overview of a subject in 8pp. In the High Return Facts section, 50 fundamental principles underlying a subject are set out. These 50 principles are expanded into double-page spreads in the 'Fleshed Out' section where double-page explanations of the key principles clearly convey what medical students need to know. Difficult concepts are depicted by cartoon-strip illustrations, which enable rapid understanding and assimilation of information.

There is a separate volume that cover cell biology and the molecular biological aspects of the subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #255870 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 164 pages

Customer Reviews

This is the handy revision guide to biochemistry we've all been waiting for.
Finally, a concise, easy to read biochemistry book which walks you through the minefield of metabolites, enzymes and chemicals of the essential metabolic processes that we've all come to know and love.

What's valuable in this book is it scraps the great reams of detail that confuse the intrepid student in favour of clear colourful annotated diagrams handily accompanied by a piece of text with all the essential details and descriptions.Small explanatory bubbles next to the processes to help keep you on track.The text is layout out in two page spreads which make it quite accessible

The books piece de resistance is that it details the key steps in metabolic pathways; the start, the end, the control and snippets of the clinical problems that can result from its failure.

The book comes into its own for use in revision, all the essentials, not too much detail to confuse you and the perfect balance of diagrams to aid your understanding and keep you focused.

Cool, easy summary of Metabolism - must have book for medical students
This book is what was missing from my textbook list after all these years. It is clear and concise, and gives simple facts in two pages. I have found this book particularly useful when revising topics due to its simplisticly laid information. The pages are laid with simple diagrams, text and clinically relevant information. The clinically relevant information is especially useful, as it helps to think "out side the box" and see where this information can be used in medical practice. The diagrams used are exceptional, and easy to understand. This book is extremely useful when needing information quickly, without the unnecessary science often added in some books. Despite its clear, concisely laid information I felt in places it could be have a little more depth for my personal reading. Irrespective of this it is a well written