Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, 3rd Edition

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.

Key Features:

• An essential first purchase for all those embarking upon a veterinary career
• Includes augmented on-line resources with self-assessment tools and teaching aids
• Comprehensive coverage of all major companion animal species
• New large animal section added covering the cow, sheep and pig
• ‘Applied Anatomy’ tips relate theory to clinical practice, showing the relationship between anatomy and physiology and the disease process

Περιεχόμενα:

Section 1 The dog and cat

• Chapter 1 Principles of Cell Biology
• Chapter 2 Tissues and Body Cavities
• Chapter 3 Skeletal System
• Chapter 4 Muscular System
• Chapter 5 Nervous System and Special Senses
• Chapter 6 Endocrine System
• Chapter 7 Blood Vascular System
• Chapter 8 Respiratory System
• Chapter 9 Digestive System
• Chapter 10 Urinary System
• Chapter 11 Reproductive System
• Chapter 12 Common Integument

Section 2 Exotic species

• Chapter 13 Birds
• Chapter 14 Mammals
• Chapter 15 Reptiles and fish

Section 3 Large Animals

• Chapter 16 The Horse
• Chapter 17 The Cow
• Chapter 18 The Sheep
• Chapter 19 The Pig