Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Second Edition

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals. This edition builds on the first edition in its thorough coverage of the common companion animal species. Updated throughout, the new edition features online learning resources, providing students with the opportunity to test their knowledge with questions and visual exercises, while instructors can download questions, figures and exercises to use as teaching aids.

Table of Contents: Section 1 - The dog and cat: Chapter 1 Principles of Cell Biology; Chapter 2 Tissues and Body Cavities; Chapter 3 Skeletal System; Chapter 4 Muscular System; Chapter 5 Nervous System and Special Senses; Chapter 6 Endocrine System; Chapter 7 Blood Vascular System; Chapter 8 Respiratory System; Chapter 9 Digestive System; Chapter 10 Urinary System; Chapter 11 Reproductive System; Chapter 12 Common Integument; Section 2 - Exotic species: Chapter 13 Birds; Chapter 14 Mammals; Chapter 15 Reptiles and fish; Chapter 16 The Horse; References and recommended reading; Appendix 1: Introduction to anatomical Terminology; Appendix 2: Multiple Choice Questions & Answers.

Second Edition. 252 pages. Available as a Paperback and as an eBook. The Paperback version may be ordered from Amazon.com. Published by Butterworth Heinemann, now part of Elsevier. This edition may be used together with the Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Workbook, Second Edition. Available from Amazon. 

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ISBN: Paperback: 978-0-7020-2938-7; eBook: 978-0-7020-4859-3

Price: Paperback: EUR 38.99; eBook: EUR 31.99