Canine Anatomy: A Systematic Study - Hardcover

Adams, Donald R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081381281X ISBN 13: 9780813812816

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2003

Synopsis

Canine Anatomy, A Systemic Study, 4e provides introductory anatomical information on the dog and cat for the first year veterinary student. Completely unique in the literature for its organization by system, this text guides students in the systemic dissection of non–embalmed canine carcasses. To achieve diversity in student dissection and to enhance learning, specific dissection instructions have been omitted.

The author introduces directional and structural terminology gradually and sequentially. Anatomical terms introduced for the first time in the text, or emphasized in a particular chapter, are highlighted. Information on these words may include their singular and plural spellings, pronunciation and meaning.

A unique and invaluable reference for students and faculty in class and in the lab, Canine Anatomy, A Systemic Study, 4e also includes an accompanying CD–ROM that:

About this title

About the Author

Donald R. Adams, DVM, PhD, is University Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and is currently Professor of Anatomy at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, California.

From the Back Cover

Canine Anatomy, A Systemic Study, Fourth Edition provides introductory anatomical information on the dog and cat fro first and second year veterinary students and instructors in companion animal anatomy. Completely unique in its organization by system, this text guides students in the complete dissection of non–embalmed canine carcasses. The author introduces directional and structural terminology gradually and sequentially. Anatomical terms introduced for the first time in the text, or emphasized in a particular chapter, are highlighted.

A unique and invaluable reference for students and faculty in class and in the lab, Canine Anatomy, A Systemic Study, Fourth Edition covers: Superficial Morphology, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urogenital system, the cardiovascular system, the lymphoreticular system, and the peripheral nervous system.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 081381281X
• ISBN 13: 9780813812816
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 488