{"product_id":"anatomy-and-physiology-for-veterinary-technicians-and-nurses-isbn-9781394229208","title":"Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated anatomy guide for veterinary practitioners and students with case studies, detailed dissection images, and review questions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to veterinary anatomy and physiology applicable to clinical practice, with case studies, detailed dissection images, review question, and supporting drawings, tables, and diagrams often overlooked in many comparable lab manuals available. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition consists of twenty-six chapters. It has been reorganized to provide a better flow of chapters and includes new chapters on special senses and sensory physiology as well as extended coverage of feline species. The book has also been updated with relevant diseases in each physiology chapter, more detailed and frequent images, more added online images, and additional study materials for students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses,\u003c\/i\u003e readers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching materials for the physiologic functions of the systems dissected, labeled, and observed to combine both didactic and psychomotor learning concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on skeletal, joint, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle anatomy as well as the anatomy of the nervous, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion on cells and immunity, functions of common integument, osteology, physiology of joints and muscles, neurophysiology, and renal physiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails pertaining to both mammal and non-mammal species such as avians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew, detailed case studies and critical thinking questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe updated edition of \u003ci\u003eAnatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for veterinary technicians and nursing students seeking clear guidance on the subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Directional and Anatomical Terms \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirectional Terms 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Terminology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Anatomy of the Common Integument \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePads 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaircoat 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaws 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooves and Horns 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Anatomy of the Senses \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Senses 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Senses 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of Taste 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of Smell 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of Hearing 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of Equilibrium 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy of Vision 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Skeletal Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVocabulary 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone Categories 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Skeleton 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Appendicular Skeleton 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thoracic Limb 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvic Limb 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvis 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Axial Skeleton 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Skull 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ribs and Sternum 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vertebrae 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Named Vertebrae 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquines 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBovines 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBird Bones 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bone That Isn’t 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Joint Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovement 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint Types 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibrous Joints 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCartilaginous Joints 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynovial Joints 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Skull 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ribs and Vertebral Column 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvis and The Hip 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shoulder and Thoracic Limb 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvic Limb 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Muscle Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellular Anatomy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkeletal Muscle 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Head and Neck 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thorax 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dorsum 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Abdomen 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvis 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Limbs 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thoracic Limb 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pelvic Limb 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmooth Muscle 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Anatomy of the Nervous System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Neuron 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Synapse 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meninges 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brain 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cerebrum 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cerebellum 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brainstem 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiencephalon 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blood\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003eBrain\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarrier 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCranial Nerves 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Spinal Cord 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripheral Nervous System 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Anatomy of the Endocrine System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hypothalamus 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pituitary 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePineal Gland 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Peripheral Endocrine System 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thyroid 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Parathyroid 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adrenals 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pancreas 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gonads 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kidney 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gastrointestinal Tract 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thymus 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Anatomy of the Urinary Tract \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kidneys 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nephron 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ureters 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Urinary Bladder 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Urethra 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvian 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Cardiovascular Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heart 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Exterior of the Heart 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interior of the Heart 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripheral Circulation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArteries 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeins 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLymphatics 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Named Arteries 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Named Veins 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Respiratory Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntry into the Respiratory System 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Larynx 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trachea and Lungs 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pleura 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Anatomy of Breathing 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecies Differentiation 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Considerations 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Gastrointestinal Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanines and Felines 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Oral Cavity 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDentition 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pharynx and Esophagus 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stomach 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Liver 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Intestines 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecies Variation 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Reproductive Anatomy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Female 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Male 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Cell and Hematology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMammalian Cell Anatomy 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Production of Energy 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMammalian Cell Boundaries 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHematology 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed Blood Cells 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatelets 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Blood Cells 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Functions of the Common Integument \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermoregulation 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydration 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Functions 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Considerations 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlands 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHair 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pads 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaws, Nails, and Hooves 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntlers, Horns, and Beaks 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Sensory Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptors and Signals 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Visual System 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructures of the Eye 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunction of the Eye 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProprioception and Equilibrium 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Auditory System 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Olfactory System 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gustatory System 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tactile System 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialized Receptors 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Osteology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Growth of Bones 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBone Marrow 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCartilage 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvians 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Physiology of Joints \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Immoveable Joints 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Moveable Joints 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnective Tissues 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Synovial Joint 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Muscle Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriated Muscle 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Generation of a Muscle Contraction 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkeletal Muscle versus Cardiac Muscle 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdenosine Triphosphate 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basis of Speed 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-Striated\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnervation 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Neurophysiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Neuron 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Action Potential 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignal Transmission 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral and Peripheral Functions 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brain 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Autonomic Nervous System 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Endocrine Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndocrine Glands 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation of Hormones 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHormone Types 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Anterior Pituitary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Posterior Pituitary 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thyroid Gland 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParathyroid Gland 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adrenal Gland 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pancreas and Insulin 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Endocrine Activities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProstaglandins and Pheromones 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Renal Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nephron 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal Excretion and Reabsorption of Water 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcid–Base\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalance 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Pressure and the Renal System 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUremia 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnemia and the Kidney 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecies Differences 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Cardiovascular Physiology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac Muscle 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heartbeat 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDe-and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepolarization 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac Conduction System 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhythm 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiac Output 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlow Through the Heart and Back 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVasculature 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Pressure 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutonomic Nervous System Involvement 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lymphatic System 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Respiratory Physiology 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