Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Workbook, 2nd Edition

Understanding companion animal anatomy and physiology is the foundation to providing good veterinary care, but the underlying concepts covered in the classroom are not always easy to relate to everyday clinical practice. The new edition of Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Workbook continues to provide a fun and interactive means to test the student's knowledge, using crosswords, word searches, mnemonics, quizzes, labelling diagrams, and more. Key Features A unique way to revise a complex subject Includes hints and tips for effective study Interactive quizzes and practical tasks facilitate group study New chapters on birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and horses cover all major companion animal species. Preface vii 1 Body Composition 1 (8) 2 Cells 9 (12) 3 Body Tissues 21 (6) 4 Body Cavities and Spatial Relations 27 (4) 5 The Skeletal System 31 (20) 6 The Muscular System 51 (10) 7 The Nervous System 61 (12) 8 The Heart 73 (8) 9 The Blood Vascular System 81 (14) 10 The Lymphatic System 95 (6) 11 The Immune System 101 (4) 12 The Endocrine System 105 (10) 13 The Respiratory System 115 (12) 14 The Digestive System 127 (20) 15 The Urinary System 147 (10) 16 The Male Reproductive System 157 (8) 17 The Female Reproductive System 165 (10) 18 Embryology 175 (8) 19 The Skin and Hair 183 (8) 20 The Eye 191 (8) 21 The Ear 199 (6) 22 The Tongue, Taste and Smell 205 (4) References and Further Reading 209 (2) Answers to Exercises 211