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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Request a sales quoteA 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.
- 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
- 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
- No. of pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: March 26, 2015
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702057359
- eBook ISBN: 9780702057335
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Victoria Aspinall
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Hartpury College, Gloucester, UKMC
Melanie Cappello
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, College of Animal Welfare, Huntingdon, Cambs., UK