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Learning Veterinary Terminology

  • 2nd Edition - July 26, 2001
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Douglas F. McBride
  • Language: English

This new edition uniquely integrates text discussions with learning activities, including fill-in-the-blank, puzzle, and matching exercises. Newly updated to reflect the latest… Read more

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This new edition uniquely integrates text discussions with learning activities, including fill-in-the-blank, puzzle, and matching exercises. Newly updated to reflect the latest terminology, this best-selling text now features numerous new and revised pedagogical features that make it an excellent resource both in the classroom and for self-study. Brand-new additions include several new appendices, new anatomical drawings, and a more extensive index. Many sections have been completely rewritten for consistency and greater reader comprehension, and review sections now include more thought-provoking questions and multiple-choice tests.

Key features

  • Logical organization and an extensive illustration program make it an excellent resource both in the classroom and in clinical practice.
  • Integrated review sections, featuring fill-in-the-blank and matching exercises.
  • Glossaries at the end of each chapter.
  • Useful appendices featuring common abbreviations, veterinary specialties, and much more.

    • Readership

    Veterinary Technician Students, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarians (for on-the-job training)

    Table of contents

    An Introduction to Veterinary Terminology
    Building a Veterinary Vocabulary
    Adding to the Foundation
    Completing the Foundation
    Understanding the Animal Body and Its Structure
    Skeletal System: The Framework of the Body
    The Muscular System: The Moving Force
    The Integumentary System: The Skin and its Accessory Structures
    The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: The Transports of the Body
    Respiratory System
    Gastrointestinal Tract
    The Genitourinary System: Animal Reproduction and the Processing of Liquid Wastes
    The Endocrine System: The Chemical Stimulators
    The Nervous System: The Central Processing Unit
    The Special Senses: The Sources of Information
    The Immune System: The Defenders of the Body
    Dogs and Cats
    Equine Industry
    Cattle Industry
    Swine Industry
    Small Ruminants
    Rodents, Rabbits, and Laboratory Animal Science
    Exotic Animals
    Appendixes

    Product details

    • Edition: 2
    • Latest edition
    • Published: July 26, 2001
    • Language: English

    About the author

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    Douglas F. McBride

    Affiliations and expertise
    Former Director, Veterinary Technology Program, LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, New York, NY