Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians / Thomas Colville, DVM, MSc, Attending Veterinarian, Red River Zoo, Fargo, North Dakota, Joanna M. Bassert, VMD, Program Director and Professor, Program of Veterinary Technology, Manor College, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Introduction to anatomy and physiology -- Chemical basis for life -- Anatomical structure of the cell -- Physiology of the cell -- Tissues -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- Sense organs -- Endocrine system -- Blood, lymph, and lymph nodes -- Immunity and defense -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Nutrients and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Reproductive system -- Pregnancy, development, and lactation -- Avian anatomy and physiology -- Amphibian and reptilian anatomy and physiology.
Summary:
This anatomy and physiology textbook for veterinary technicians features vocabulary fundamentals, hundreds of full-color illustrations, clinical application boxes, and test yourself questions.
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