A Clinical Approach
1. Edition September 2012
2012. 164 Pages, Softcover
ISBN 978-0-8138-2264-8 – John Wiley & Sons
COD: 006B
Short description
Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses: A Clinical Approach is a comprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats, with comparisons to horses, birds, and ruminants. Organized by body system with a comparative approach, the book follows a unique format by addressing anatomy separately from physiology for clarity and improved comprehension. This introduction to body system analysis of normal structure and function is a must-have resource for students of veterinary technology and nursing, as well as a useful quick review for the busy professional.

This is a well organized, well written text that has great visual appeal as well. The contents are divided into two sections. Section one is anatomy, section two is physiology. Appendices include dissection notes, with handy references and mnemonic for listing the cranial nerves, selected muscle origins and insertions, a glossary for common terms and answers to the short quizzes that accompany each chapter. The illustrations are well done in detail and the color photographs are clearly labeled for ease in identifying anatomical features discussed. Each chapter is highlighted with a different brightly colored tab adding to the visual appeal of the text.
Each system and anatomical group is addressed in individual chapters and described in descriptive detail without being over burdensome. For example, the chapter on the anatomy of the respiratory system begins with a description of the nose and progresses to the larynx, trachea and lungs; taking the reader on a guided tour of the anatomy discussed. Chapters include Directional Terms, The Common Integument, Skeletal Anatomy, Muscle Anatomy, and Nervous and Endocrine systems, Anatomy of Joints, Urinary Tract, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Reproductive and Respiratory Anatomy. The section on Physiology has corresponding chapters to the Anatomy section and focuses solely on the function of each system in direct and clear language, allowing the reader to draw parallels between anatomy and physiology of a given system.
The text focuses primarily on cats and dogs, with the color photos being that of a cat dissection, but there are notes on horses, birds and ruminants as well. Some of the clinical vignettes presented at the beginning of each chapter are a bit simplistic, but overall they add an interesting clinical approach to the text.
This is a text that is a great addition to a veterinary technician’s library for enjoyable reading and as a reference source both in a clinical practice, a student library and as a reference for veterinary technicians.
From the contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments x
SECTION 1 ANATOMY
CHAPTER 1 DIRECTIONAL TERMS 3
CHAPTER 2 THE COMMON INTEGUMENT 6
CHAPTER 3 SKELETAL ANATOMY 10
CHAPTER 4 MUSCLE ANATOMY 21
CHAPTER 5 THE ANATOMY OF JOINTS 32
CHAPTER 6 ANATOMY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 36
CHAPTER 7 ANATOMY OF THE URINARY TRACT 41
CHAPTER 8 CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY 45
CHAPTER 9 ANATOMY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 53
CHAPTER 10 ANATOMY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 61
CHAPTER 11 RESPIRATORY ANATOMY 65
CHAPTER 12 REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY 69
SECTION 2 PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 13 THE CELL 75
CHAPTER 14 FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMON INTEGUMENT 78
CHAPTER 15 OSTEOLOGY 84
CHAPTER 16 MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY 88
CHAPTER 17 SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY 92
CHAPTER 18 NEUROPHYSIOLOGY 97
CHAPTER 19 RENAL PHYSIOLOGY 102
CHAPTER 20 CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY 106
CHAPTER 21 DIGESTIVE PHYSIOLOGY 112
CHAPTER 22 ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY 118
CHAPTER 23 RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY 124
CHAPTER 24 REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY 131
Appendices
1. Dissection Notes 135
2. The Cranial Nerves 136
3. Selected Muscle Origins and Insertions 137
Answers 138
Glossary 142
References 145
Index 146

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