Start your veterinary technology curriculum off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition. Combining expert clinical coverage with vivid illustrations, this popular text is the key to helping your students understand the anatomic and physiologic principles that will carry them throughout their careers. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the diverse ways in which animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels, the new third edition features a variety of helpful application boxes, vocabulary lists, and Test Yourself questions in every chapter to ensure students understand anatomic structure and its relevance to clinical practice.
NEW! Vocabulary Fundamentalslist of terms at the beginning of each chapter introduces students to new scientific terms and their pronunciations.
High quality, full color illustrations give students a firm understanding of the details of anatomic structure to enhance their understanding of anatomy functions.
Chapter outlines summarize the contents of each chapter at the major concept level.
Clinical Application boxes appear throughout the text and demonstrate the clinical relevance of anatomic and physiologic principles.
Test Yourself questions enhance student comprehension by helping to recap important information that appeared in the preceding section.
Comprehensive glossary at the end of the text provides concise definitions and phonetic pronunciations of terms.
1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2. Chemical Basis for Life 3. Anatomical Structure of the Cell 4. Physiology of the Cell 5. Tissues 6. Integumentary System 7. Skeletal System 8. Muscular System 9. Nervous System 10. Sense organs 11. Endocrine System 12. Blood, Lymph and Lymph Nodes 13. Immunity and Defense 14. Cardiovascular System 15. Respiratory System 16. Digestive System 17. Nutrients and Metabolism 18. Urinary System 19. Reproductive System 20. Pregnancy, Development and Lactation 21. Avian Anatomy and Physiology 22. Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas P. Colville, DVM, MSc, Professor Emeritus Department of Animal Sciences North Dakota State University and Joanna M. Bassert, VMD, Professor Emeritus Program of Veterinary Technology Manor College Jenkintown, PA
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