Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition

9780323793414

Main Author

By Thomas P. Colville, DVM, MSc and Joanna M. Bassert, VMD

Trim

276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8)

Illustrations

Approx. 550 illustrations (540 in full color)

Imprint

Mosby

Page Count

672

Publication Date

17 Mar 2023

Start your veterinary technician education off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. Combining expert clinical coverage with engaging writing and vivid illustrations, this popular text is the key to understanding the anatomic and physiologic principles that will carry you throughout your career. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the diverse ways in which animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels, this textbook features a variety of helpful application boxes, vocabulary lists, and Test Yourself questions in every chapter to ensure you have a firm grasp of anatomic structure and its relevance to clinical practice.

New to this edition

NEW and UPDATED! Hundreds of high-quality, full color illustrations detail anatomic structures to enhance your understanding of their functions.

NEW! Student chapter review questions on the Evolve companion website help reinforce key topics in each chapter.

Key Features

Clinical Application boxes throughout the text demonstrate the clinical relevance of anatomic and physiologic principles.

Chapter outlines summarize the contents of each chapter at the major concept level.

Test Yourself questions 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. Anatomy of the Cell

4. Cell Physiology

5. Tissues: Living Communities

6. The Integument and Related Structures

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. The Cardiovascular System

15. The Respiratory System

16. Digestive System

17. Nutrients and Metabolism

18. The Urinary System

19. Reproductive System

20. Pregnancy, Development and Lactation

21. Avian Anatomy and Physiology

22. Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology

Glossary

Index

Author Information

By 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