Offering comprehensive coverage of core anatomic concepts, this respected, clinically oriented text is the definitive source for a complete understanding of veterinary anatomy. Gain the working anatomic knowledge that is crucial to your understanding of the veterinary basic sciences, as well as detailed information directly applicable to the care of specific animal species, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and birds. Each chapter includes a conceptual overview that describes the structure and function of an anatomic region, accompanied by new full-color dissection photographs that illustrate the relevance of anatomy to successful veterinary practice.
Key Features
- Content is logically organized into two main sections - a general introduction to mammalian anatomy and a region-specific breakdown - to make studying more efficient and ensure greater understanding.
- Comprehensive, all-in-one coverage of all major species presents everything you need to master anatomic concepts in one text.
- Focus on essential anatomy of each species delivers just the right level of detail to help you establish a solid foundation for success.
New to This Edition
- For the first time all images in the text appear in full color! This lifelike presentation clarifies anatomic concepts and structures in vibrant detail.
- Vivid full-color dissection photographs help you translate anatomic knowledge to clinical practice and confidently perform dissection procedures.
- A companion Evolve Resources website reinforces your understanding and helps you prepare for the NAVLE’ board exam with 300 exam-style practice questions, a full-color electronic image collection, and more.
Contents
Part I: General Anatomy
- 1. Some Basic Facts and Concepts
- 2. The Locomotor Apparatus
- 3. The Digestive Apparatus
- 4. The Respiratory Apparatus
- 5. The Urogenital Apparatus
- 6. The Endocrine Glands
- 7. The Cardiovascular System
- 8. The Nervous System
- 9. The Sense Organs
- 10. The Common Integument
Part II: Dogs and Cats
- 11. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Dog and Cat
- 12. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Dog and Cat
- 13. The Thorax of the Dog and Cat
- 14. The Abdomen of the Dog and Cat
- 15. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Dog and Cat
- 16. The Forelimb of the Dog and Cat
- 17. The Hindlimb of the Dog and Cat
Part III: Horses
- 18. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Horse
- 19. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Horse
- 20. The Thorax of the Horse
- 21. The Abdomen of the Horse
- 22. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Horse
- 23. The Forelimb of the Horse
- 24. The Hindlimb of the Horse
Part IV: Ruminants
- 25. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Ruminant
- 26. The Neck, Back, and Tail of the Ruminant
- 27. The Thorax of the Ruminant
- 28. The Abdomen of the Ruminant
- 29. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Ruminant
- 20. The Forelimb of the Ruminant
- 31. The Hindlimb of the Ruminant
Part V: Pigs
- 32. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Pig
- 33. The Vertebral Column, Back, and Thorax of the Pig
- 34. The Abdomen of the Pig
- 35. The Pelvis and the Reproductive Organs of the Pig
- 36. The Limbs of the Pig
Part VI: Birds
- 37. Anatomy of Birds
Author Information
- K. M. Dyce, DVM S, BSc, MRCVS, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
- W.O. Sack, DVM, PhD, Dr. med. vet., Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
- C. J. G. Wensing, DVM, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Animal Science and Health (Lelystad), Professor Emeritua of Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, State University Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 864 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416066071
- ISBN-13: 978-1416066071
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
List Price: $125.00