Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook

Description

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.

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

Section 3 Large Animals

Chapter 17 The Cow
Chapter 18 The Sheep
Chapter 19 The Pig