Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

Preface
Acknowledgements
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 Comparative anatomy and physiology
Chapter 13 Birds
Chapter 14 Small exotic mammals
Chapter 15 Reptiles and fish
Chapter 16 The horse
Chapter 17 Domestic farm animals
References and recommended sources of further information
Appendix 1 Introduction to anatomical terminology
Appendix 2 Multiple choice questions and answers
Index

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fourth edition of this bestselling book continues to provide a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats. The book builds on these foundations with detailed descriptions of exotic small species including birds, and domestic farm animals, including cows, sheep and pigs, as well as the horse. The text:

• Contains detailed descriptions of the systematic anatomy and physiology of a wide range of animal species.
• Covers clinical conditions and disease examples related to the individual body systems.
• Includes applied anatomy tips that relate theory to clinical practice.
• Is written by expert authors with a wealth of veterinary, animal science and teaching experience.
• Includes more clinical application examples and question and answer tests to reinforce student learning.
• Has been updated with more information for animal science students.
• This text provides an essential basis for all those embarking upon a veterinary, animal science or animal management career.

Victoria Aspinall, BVSc MRCVS qualified as a veterinary surgeon, but after a few years went into teaching on animal management and veterinary nursing courses. She started own business teaching student veterinary nurses for 10 years and is now retired. Before retirement Victoria sat on several committees at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Melanie Cappello, BSc, PGCE (PCET) VN is a former clinical skills tutor.