Colville Thomas, Bassert Joanna M. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians

3rd edition. — Elsevier, 2016. — 658 p. — ISBN: 978-0-323-22793-3.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.High quality, full color illustrations highlight the details of anatomic structure to enhance understanding of anatomy functions, while 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. And Comprehensive glossary at the end of the text provides concise definitions and phonetic pronunciations of terms.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.