Description
Book SynopsisAnatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses: A Clinical Approach is a comprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats, with comparisons to horses, birds, and ruminants.
Trade Review“This text is a nice addition to the reference library for veterinary technicians and nursing staff as well as a great resource for veterinary technician students.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2013)
“Studying anatomy and physiology can be a bit tedious but with this book, things should be easier.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 July 2013)
“This is an easy-to-navigate, useful resource for veterinary technicians .” (Doody’s, 10 May 2013)
Table of ContentsPreface ix
Acknowledgments x
Section 1 Anatomy
Chapter 1 Directional Terms 3
Chapter 2 the Common Integument 6
Chapter 3 Skeletal Anatomy 10
Chapter 4 Muscle Anatomy 21
Chapter 5 the Anatomy of Joints 32
Chapter 6 Anatomy of the Nervous System 36
Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Urinary Tract 41
Chapter 8 Cardiovascular Anatomy 45
Chapter 9 Anatomy of the Digestive System 53
Chapter 10 Anatomy of the Endocrine System 61
Chapter 11 Respiratory Anatomy 65
Chapter 12 Reproductive Anatomy 69
Section 2 Physiology
Chapter 13 the Cell 75
Chapter 14 Functions of the Common Integument 78
Chapter 15 Osteology 84
Chapter 16 Muscle Physiology 88
Chapter 17 Sensory Physiology 92
Chapter 18 Neurophysiology 97
Chapter 19 Renal Physiology 102
Chapter 20 Cardiovascular Physiology 106
Chapter 21 Digestive Physiology 112
Chapter 22 Endocrine Physiology 118
Chapter 23 Respiratory Physiology 124
Chapter 24 Reproductive Physiology 131
Appendices
1. Dissection Notes 135
2. The Cranial Nerves 136
3. Selected Muscle Origins and Insertions 137
Answers 138
Glossary 142
References 145
Index 146
