Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians - Thomas P. Colville

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians - Thomas P. Colville

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Full bibliographic data for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

Title

Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

Authors and contributors

By (author) Thomas P. Colville, By (author) Joanna M. Bassert

Physical properties

Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 568
Width: 216 mm
Height: 276 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight: 1,288 g

Audience

College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General/trade

Language

English

ISBN

ISBN 13: 9780323046855
ISBN 10: 0323046851

Classifications

Dewey:636.0891
Nielsen BookScan Product Class:S7.7
LCification:SF
BISAC category code:MED089000

Edition

2, Revised

Edition statement

2nd Revised edition

Illustrations note

Approx. 550 illustrations (500 in full color)

Publisher

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Imprint name

Mosby

Publication date

21 January 2008

Publication City/Country

St Louis/US

Main description

Examine the diverse ways animal bodies function at both the systemic and cellular levels with this vital resource. It brings you clear coverage essential to understanding the clinical relevance of anatomical and physiological principles. Fully updated and written by respected veterinary technician educators, this popular textbook is the practical, comprehensive foundation for your success in veterinary technology. Clinical application boxes help you sharpen your skills and apply principles to practice.Test Yourself boxes throughout chapters emphasize important study points.An extensive glossary provides quick reference to hundreds of important terms and definitions. Over 300 new illustrations help you identify structures with rich, realistic clarity.A NEW full color format visually enhances your understanding of anatomic and physiologic concepts.Four NEW chapters give you the latest insight on the chemical basis of life, nutrition and metabolism, pregnancy, development, and lactation, and reptile and amphibian anatomy and physiology.A revised chapter on the cardiovascular system helps you most effectively comprehend the complex functions of the heart and blood vessels.

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2. Chemical Basis for Life 3. The Amazing Cell 4. Tissues: Living Communities 5. The Integumentary System 6. Skeletal System 7. Muscular System 8. Cardiovascular System 9. Blood, Lymph and Immunity 10. Respiratory System 11. Digestive System 12. Nutrition and Metabolism 13. Nervous System 14. Sense Organs 15. Endocrine System 16. Urinary System 17. Reproductive System 18. Pregnancy, Development and Lactation 19. Avian Anatomy and Physiology 20. Reptilian and Amphibian Anatomy and Physiology