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.
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
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