Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Edition 5

Victoria Aspinall and Melanie Cappello
Paperback
December 2024
9781800624047
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  • Publisher
    CABI
  • ISBN 9781800624047
  • Language English
  • Pages 320 pp.
  • Size 8.6" x 10.8"
  • Images illus throughout
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The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs, cats, horses, farmed animals, birds and exotics. For the new edition there are 255 online questions and answers and beautiful animations to view on your phone.

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide students with a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs, cats, birds, exotics, farmed animals, and horses.

This new edition:

  • Contains detailed descriptions of the systematic anatomy and physiology of a wide range of animal species with expanded bird coverage for the first time
  • Added chapter on amphibians
  • Includes applied anatomy tips that relate theory to clinical practice
  • Considers anatomy education not only for veterinary science students, but also those studying wider animal science, animal behavior, or agriculture
  • Newly enhanced with an online test-yourself course and augmented reality animations to view on your phone

The dog and cat
1. Principles of cell biology
2. Tissues and body cavities
3. Skeletal system
4. Muscular system
5. Nervous system and special senses
6. Endocrine system
7. Blood vascular system
8. Respiratory system
9. Digestive system
10. Urinary system
11. Reproductive system
12. Common integument

Comparative anatomy and physiology
13. Birds
14. Small exotic mammals
15. Reptiles and fish
16. The horse
17. Domestic farm animals

Victoria Aspinall

Victoria Aspinall was formerly at Hartpury College, Gloucester, UK.

Melanie Cappello

Melanie Cappello is a veterinary nurse.

Animal anatomy; Animal physiology; Veterinary anatomy; Veterinary physiology; Comparative animal anatomy and physiology; Dog and Cat Skeletal system; Dog and cat muscular system; Dog and cat nervous system; Dog and cat senses; Dog and cat endocrine system; Dog and cat vascular system; Dog and cat respiratory system; Dog and cat digestive system; Dog and cat urinary system; Dog and cat reproductive system; Dog and cat integument; Bird anatomy and physiology; Small mammal anatomy and physiology; Reptile anatomy and physiology; Fish anatomy and physiology; Horse anatomy and physiology; Farm animal anatomy and physiology