Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. The new Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook builds on the success of the first edition in its thorough coverage of the common companion animal species.
Updated throughout, the new edition features online learning resources, providing students with the opportunity to test their knowledge with questions and visual exercises, while instructors can download questions, figures and exercises to use as teaching aids.

List of contents

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
Chapter 16 The Horse
References and recommended reading
Appendix 1 - Introduction to anatomical Terminology
Appendix 2 - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

Product details

• Authors: Victoria Aspinall, Melanie O'Reilly
• Assisted by: Victoria Aspinall (Editor), Melanie Cappello (Editor)
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2013
• EAN: 9780702029387
• ISBN: 978-0-7020-2938-7
• No. of pages: 252
• Weight: 767 g
• Series: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine