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Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy

By
  • K. Dyce, DVM & S, BSc, MRCVS, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
  • Wolfgang Sack, DVM, PhD, Dr. med. vet, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • C. J. G. Wensing, DVM, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Animal Science and Health (Lelystad), Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, State University Utrecht, The Netherlands

Offering comprehensive coverage of core anatomic concepts, this respected, clinically oriented text is the definitive source for a complete understanding of veterinary anatomy. Gain the working anatomic knowledge that is crucial to your understanding of the veterinary basic sciences, as well as detailed information directly applicable to the care of specific animal species, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and birds. Each chapter includes a conceptual overview that describes the structure and function of an anatomic region, accompanied by new full-color dissection photographs that illustrate the relevance of anatomy to successful veterinary practice.

Hardbound, 864 Pages

Published: December 2009

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4160-6607-1

Contents

  • Part I: General Anatomy

    1. Some Basic Facts and Concepts

    2. The Locomotor Apparatus

    3. The Digestive Apparatus

    4. The Respiratory Apparatus

    5. The Urogenital Apparatus

    6. The Endocrine Glands

    7. The Cardiovascular System

    8. The Nervous System

    9. The Sense Organs

    10. The Common Integument

    Part II: Dogs and Cats

    11. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Dog and Cat

    12. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Dog and Cat

    13. The Thorax of the Dog and Cat

    14. The Abdomen of the Dog and Cat

    15. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Dog and Cat

    16. The Forelimb of the Dog and Cat

    17. The Hindlimb of the Dog and Cat

    Part III: Horses

    18. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Horse

    19. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Horse

    20. The Thorax of the Horse

    21. The Abdomen of the Horse

    22. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Horse

    23. The Forelimb of the Horse

    24. The Hindlimb of the Horse

    Part IV: Ruminants

    25. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Ruminant

    26. The Neck, Back, and Tail of the Ruminant

    27. The Thorax of the Ruminant

    28. The Abdomen of the Ruminant

    29. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Ruminant

    20. The Forelimb of the Ruminant

    31. The Hindlimb of the Ruminant

    Part V: Pigs

    32. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Pig

    33. The Vertebral Column, Back, and Thorax of the Pig

    34. The Abdomen of the Pig

    35. The Pelvis and the Reproductive Organs of the Pig

    36. The Limbs of the Pig

    Part VI: Birds

    37. Anatomy of Birds

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