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Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

Start your veterinary technician education off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition. Combining expert clinical covera… Leer más

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Start your veterinary technician education off on the right foot with Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition. Combining expert clinical coverage with engaging writing and vivid illustrations, this popular text is the key to helping you understand 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, the new third edition 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.

Puntos claves

  • High quality, full color illustrations highlight the details of anatomic structure to enhance understanding of anatomy functions
  • Chapter outlines summarize the contents of each chapter at the major concept level
  • Clinical Application boxes throughout the text demonstrate the clinical relevance of anatomic and physiologic principles
  • 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

Índice

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

2. Chemical Basis for Life

3. Anatomical Structure of the Cell

4. Physiology of the Cell

5. Tissues

6. Integumentary System

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. Cardiovascular System

15. Respiratory System

16. Digestive System

17. Nutrients and Metabolism

18. Urinary System

19. Reproductive System

20. Pregnancy, Development and Lactation

21. Avian Anatomy and Physiology

22. Amphibian and Reptilian Anatomy and Physiology

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Sobre los autores

TC

Thomas P. Colville

Tom Colville helped develop the veterinary technology program at North Dakota State University. He is currently the lead veterinarian at Red River Zoo. Joanna Bassert is a premier veterinary technician instructor and program director at Manor College. She is the lead Editor for our market-leading textbook, McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor Emeritus, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, USA

JB

Joanna M. Bassert

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor Emeritus, Program of Veterinary Technology, Manor College, Jenkintown, PA, USA