Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

3rd Edition - March 26, 2015
Authors: Victoria Aspinall, Melanie Cappello
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 7 3 5 - 9
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 7 3 3 - 5

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The new third edition Introduction to Veterinary A… Read more

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A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The new third edition Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook offers clear and comprehensive of the common companion animal species.Updated throughout with a new section added on large animals, the new edition features augmented online learning resources with new questions and quizzes. Students can test their knowledge with multi-choice questions, drag and drop exercises and an image bank, while instructors can download questions, figures and exercises to use as teaching aids.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
About the authors
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Section 1: The dog and cat
Chapter 1: Principles of cell biology
Animal classification
The mammalian cell
The chemistry of the body
Chapter 2: Tissues and body cavities
Body tissues
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
The body cavities
The thoracic cavity
The abdominal cavity
Chapter 3: Skeletal system
Bone structure and function
The axial skeleton
The appendicular skeleton
Joints
Chapter 4: Muscular system
Muscle structure and function
The skeletal muscles
Chapter 5: Nervous system and special senses
Nervous tissue
The central nervous system
The peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
The eye and sight
The ear: hearing and balance
Chapter 6: Endocrine system
Basic functions and hormones
Endocrine glands
Chapter 7: Blood vascular system
Blood
The heart
Circulatory system
The lymphatic system
Chapter 8: Respiratory system
Structure and function
The mechanics of respiration
Chapter 9: Digestive system
The oral cavity
The abdominal part of the digestive system
Chapter 10: Urinary system
The kidney
Other parts of the urinary system
Chapter 11: Reproductive system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
The oestrous cycle
Embryonic and fetal development
Fundamental genetics
Selective breeding
Chapter 12: Common integument
The skin
Hair
Footpads
Claws
Section 2: Comparative anatomy and physiology
Chapter 13: Birds
Musculoskeletal system
Special senses
Respiratory system
Circulatory system
Digestive system
Urinary system
Reproductive system
Chapter 14: Small exotic mammals
The rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus)
Small rodents
Myomorph group
Sciuromorph group
Hystricomorph group
The ferret
Chapter 15: Reptiles and fish
Reptiles
Tortoises, terrapins and turtles
Lizards
Snakes
Fish
Chapter 16: The horse
Acknowledgement
The skeletal system
The muscular system
The nervous system
The special senses
The blood vascular system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The urinary system
The reproductive system
Chapter 17: Domestic farm animals
Introduction
The cow
The sheep
The pig
References and recommended sources of further information
Appendix 1: Introduction to anatomical terminology
Appendix 2: Multiple choice questions and answers
Section 1 The dog and cat
Section 2 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Multiple choice answers
Index

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Victoria Aspinall

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