The Dissection of Vertebrates

Gerardo De Iuliis, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, CANADA
Dino Pulera, Certified Medical Illustrator, Maple, Ontario, CANADA

The Dissection of Vertebrates provides students with a manual combining pedalogical effective text with high-quality, accurate, and attractive visual references. Using a systemic approach within a systematic framework for each vertebrate, this book covers several animals commonly used in providing an anatomical transition sequence. Seven animals are covered: lamprey, shark, perch, mudpuppy, frog, pigeon and cat.

New to this edition:
- Revision of the systemic section of the introductory chapter to maintain currency
- Corrections to several parts of the existing text and images
- New comparative skull sections included as part of the existing vertebrates
- Companion site with image bank

Audience
Primary audience: 2nd or 3rd year university level comparative vertebrate anatomy courses. Such courses are usually two-semester courses, and may either be a required course or an elective. It is typically a required course for Biology and Zoology majors, as well as for some Forensics and Criminology programs, and offered as an elective for many other non-zoology science majors. The usual prerequisite is an introductory level biology course. The course is taught as a lecture with a lab. In most cases, the lab manual ie this text is required, while the textbook for lectures in recommended.

Secondary audience: Graduate students and professional researchers in vertebrate morphology, functional anatomy, paleobiology and paleontology.

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Paperback, 352 Pages

Published: October 2010

Imprint: Academic Press

ISBN: 978-0-12-375060-0

Contents Guide
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

CHAPTER 1
Craniata and Vertebrata
Phylogeny and Classification
Vertebrate Relatives
Craniates and Vertebrates
Early Stages in the Evolution of Vertebrates
Vertebrata
Amniote Skulls and Classification

CHAPTER 2 - THE LAMPREY
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Section III - Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Section IV - Sagittal Section
Key Terms: Lamprey
CHAPTER 3 - THE SHARK
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Section IV - Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Key Terms: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Section V - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
Section VI - Urogenital System
Male Urogenital System
Key Terms: Male Urogenital System
Female Reproductive System
Key Terms: Female Reproductive System
Section VII - Sensory Organs
Key Terms: Sensory Organs
Section VIII - Brain and Cranial Nerves
Key Terms: Brain and Cranial Nerves
CHAPTER 4 - THE PERCH
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx

Section IV - Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera

CHAPTER 5 - THE MUDPUPPY
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Cranial Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Section IV - Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Section V - Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity and Viscera
Section VI - Urogenital System
Key Terms: Urogenital System
Section VII - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System

CHAPTER 6 - THE FROG
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skull, Mandible, and Hyoid Apparatus
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Key Terms: Mouth, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx
Section IV - Pleuroperitoneal Cavity, Viscera, and Urogenital System
Key Terms: Pleuroperitoneal Cavity, Viscera, and Urogenital System
Section V - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
CHAPTER 7 - THE CAT
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Cranial Skeleton
Key Terms: The Skull and Mandible of the Sheep
Key Terms: The Skull and Mandible of the Beaver
Postcranial Skeleton
Key Terms: Postcranial Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscular System
Key Terms: Muscles of the Forelimb
Key Terms: Muscles of the Hind Limb
Key Terms: Muscles of the Head and Trunk

Section IV - Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Key Terms: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
Section V - Cardiovascular System
Key Terms: Cardiovascular System
Section VI - Urogenital System
Key Terms: Excretory System
Key Terms: Male Reproductive System
Key Terms: Female Reproductive System
Section VII - Brain and Cranial Nerves
Key Terms: Brain and Cranial Nerves

CHAPTER 8 - REPTILE SKULLS AND MANDIBLES
Introduction
Section I -Turtle Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Turtle Skull and Mandible
Section II -Iguana Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Iguana Skull and Mandible
Section III - Snake Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Snake Skull and Mandible
Section IV - Alligator Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Alligator Skull and Mandible
Section V - Dinosaur Skull and Mandible
Key Terms: Dinosaur Skull and Mandible

CHAPTER 9 - THE PIGEON
Introduction
Section I - Skeleton
Key Terms: Skeleton
Section II - External Anatomy
Key Terms: External Anatomy
Section III - Musculature
Key Terms: Musculature
Section IV - Body Cavity, Viscera, and Vessels
Key Terms: Body Cavity, Viscera, and Vessels
Selected References
Index

The Dissection of Vertebrates

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