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.
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| Acknowledgement |
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SECTION 1 The dog and cat |
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Chapter 1 Principles of cell biology |
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3 | (14) |
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Chapter 2 Tissues and body cavities |
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17 | (14) |
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Chapter 3 Skeletal system |
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31 | (16) |
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Chapter 4 Muscular system |
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47 | (8) |
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Chapter 5 Nervous system and special senses |
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55 | (18) |
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Chapter 6 Endocrine system |
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73 | (6) |
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Chapter 7 Blood vascular system |
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79 | (14) |
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Chapter 8 Respiratory system |
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93 | (10) |
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Chapter 9 Digestive system |
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103 | (14) |
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Chapter 10 Urinary system |
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117 | (10) |
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Chapter 11 Reproductive system |
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127 | (22) |
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Chapter 12 Common integument |
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149 | (6) |
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SECTION 2 Comparative anatomy and physiology |
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155 | (2) |
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157 | (14) |
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Chapter 14 Small exotic mammals |
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171 | (16) |
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Chapter 15 Reptiles and fish |
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187 | (14) |
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201 | (20) |
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Chapter 17 Domestic farm animals |
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221 | (32) |
| References and recommended sources of further information |
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| Appendix 1 Introduction to anatomical terminology |
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255 | (2) |
| Appendix 2 Multiple choice questions and answers |
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257 | (16) |
| Index |
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Victoria qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Bristol, and is married to a veterinarian whom she met when she was training. After a short time in practice, she left to have four children. During this time Victoria and her husband started their own practice but on returning to full time work she went into teaching veterinary nurses, which she did for 20 years. Victoria has written a range of textbooks for veterinary nurses and has also represented the interests of vet nurses on various Royal College committees. She is now retired but still retains links with her profession. Melanie qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1990, with experience in mixed and small animal practice, going on to work at The Royal Veterinary College. She attended University College London and graduated in 1996 with an honours degree in Zoology. Melanie joined The College of Animal Welfare as a lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, where she taught this subject to veterinary nurses and attained a PGCE (PCET). This role led to her collaboration with Vicky Aspinall to co-write the A & P chapter for the Textbook of Veterinary Nursing, and subsequently the textbook An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Melanie was involved in establishing the first veterinary clinical skills centre in the UK, at The Royal Veterinary College, culminating in a position as an Academic Fellow in Veterinary Education. After a move to Sussex with her husband (a veterinary surgeon) and family, Melanie spent ten years working in a primary school, before combining all her interests in her current role working as a freelance Environmental Educator on behalf of The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
