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Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

  • 3rd Edition - March 26, 2015
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Victoria Aspinall, Melanie Cappello
  • Language: English

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

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Description

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Third Edition 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

Table of contents

Section 1: The Dog and Cat

1. Principles of Cell Biology

2. Tissues and Body Cavities

3. Skeletal System

4. Muscular System

5. Nervous System and Special Senses

6. Endocrine System

7. Blood Vascular System

8. Respiratory System

9. Digestive System

10. Urinary System

11. Reproductive System

12. Common Integument

Section 2: Exotic Species

13. Birds

14. Mammals

15. Reptiles and Fish

16. The Horse

Section 3: Large Animals

17. The Cow

18. The Sheep

19. The Pig

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 18, 2015
  • Language: English

About the authors

VA

Victoria Aspinall

Affiliations and expertise
Retired Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Hartpury College, Gloucester, UK

MC

Melanie Cappello

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, College of Animal Welfare, Huntingdon, Cambs., UK