Evans: Guide to the Dissection of the Dog 7th edition

Develop an essential understanding of basic mammalian structure and specific canine features and ensure thorough, precise dissections with the only complete guide to the dissection of the dog. Emphasizing anatomical knowledge and utilizing terminology from the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria, each chapter in this trusted reference presents self-contained guidance on the dissection of a specific body part, allowing you to perform dissections in whatever sequence you choose and achieve the most effective results.

Book features

• Detailed descriptions of anatomical structures help you ensure the most thorough, precise canine dissections.
• Dissection guidelines organized by body part enable you to perform dissections in any sequence.
• A comprehensive list of tables and figures makes it easy to find key images and information at a glance.

New in this edition

• A new streamlined design helps you find information with ease and learn more efficiently.
• Now in full-color, more than 300 detailed illustrations clarify anatomic structures and guide you through the dissection process step-by-step.
• Revised content reflects the most up-to-date knowledge and practices in the field. 

About the Author

• Howard E. Evans, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
• Alexander deLahunta, DVM, PhD, James Law Professor of Veterinary Anatomy, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. 

Contents 
List of Illustrations and Tables
Introduction
Medical Etymology and Anatomical Nomenclature
Directional Terms Dissection
The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Bones of the Thoracic
Limb Muscles of the Thoracic
Limb Joints of the Thoracic
Limb Bones of the Pelvic
Limb Muscles of the Pelvic
Limb Joints of the Pelvic
Limb Bones of the Vertebral Column
Muscles of the Trunk and Neck
Joints of the Axial Skeleton
The Neck, Thorax, and Thoracic Limb
Vessels and Nerves of the Neck
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Heart and Pericardium
Vessels and Nerves of the Thoracic Limb
The Abdomen, Pelvis, and Pelvic Limb
Vessels and Nerves of the Ventral and Lateral Parts of the Abdominal Wall
Abdominal Viscera
Pelvic Viscera, Vessels, and Nerves
Vessels and Nerves of the Pelvic Limb
The Head The Skull
Structures of the Head
The Nervous System
Meninges
Arteries
Veins
Brain Spinal Cord
References
Index 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 7 edition (June 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1437702465
• ISBN-13: 978-1437702460
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches 
• Author: Howard E. Evans PhD, Alexander de Lahunta DVM PhD 

List Price: $66.95

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