Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour AtlasA revised third edition of this bestselling textbook. It contains a unique blend of text, colour photographs, imaging and diagrams describing the gross systematic and topographical anatomy of domestic mammals. Throughout the book the authors focus on anatomical relationships to clinical conditions and where appropriate, to microscopic anatomy, histology, embryology and physiology. Greatest emphasis is given to dog and cat and horse, with relevant information on ox/cow, pig, sheep, goat and rabbit. The book combines meticulous science and superb illustrations, and will be a life-long source of reference for veterinary students, practitioners, educators and researchers. |
Contents
Introduction and general anatomy | 1 |
Division of the animal body in organs | 37 |
Muscular system systema musculare | 44 |
Organisation of the cardiovascular system | 74 |
Skeleton of the arm brachium | 149 |
Skeleton of the manus skeleton manus | 155 |
Joints of the thoracic limb | 164 |
Intermetacarpal joints articulationes intermetacarpeae | 170 |
Paranasal sinuses sinus paranasales | 375 |
Trachea trachea | 384 |
Blood vessels | 422 |
Mesovarium mesosalpinx and ovarian bursa | 472 |
Intramural system | 579 |
Pineal gland epiphysis cerebri seu corpus | 586 |
Paraganglia | 593 |
Shape and size of the eyeball | 605 |
Ligaments of the cartilages of the distal phalanx _ | 179 |
174 | 237 |
177 | 243 |
Girdle or extrinsic musculature of the pelvic limb | 247 |
Gaits | 326 |
Connective tissue layer of the epithelium | 332 |
Visceral motility | 339 |
Ligaments | 363 |
Respiratory system | 369 |
Common terms and phrases
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