Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
About the Author
Sources of Non-Original Illustrations
Part I. General Anatomy
1. Some Basic Facts and Concepts
The Scope of Anatomy
The Language of Anatomy
2.
The Locomotor ApparatusThe Trunk
The Head and Ventral Part of the Neck
The Limbs
3. The Digestive Apparatus
The Mouth
The Masticatory Apparatus
The Muscles of Mastication and their Actions
The Pharynx and Soft Palate
The Esophagus
Deglutition
The Abdominal Cavity
The Stomach
The Small Intestine
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Development of the Digestive Apparatus
The Midgut
4. The Respiratory Apparatus
The Nose
The Larynx
The Trachea
The Pleura
The Lungs
The Development of the Respiratory Apparatus
5. The Urogenital Apparatus
The Development of the Urogenital Apparatus
The Urinary Organs
The Male Reproductive Organs
The Female Reproductive Organs
6. The Endocrine Glands
The Hypophysis
The Epiphysis
The Thyroid Gland
The Parathyroid Glands
The Adrenal Glands
Other Endocrine Tissues
7. The Cardiovascular System
The Heart
The Pericardium and the Topography of the Heart
The Blood Vessels
Systematic Angiology
The Circulation in the Fetus and the Changes After Birth
The Organization of the Lymphatic System
The Topography of Lymphatic Drainage
The Spleen
The Thymus
8. The Nervous System
Introductory Concepts
The Subdivisions of the Nervous System
General Morphology and Embryology of the Central Nervous System
Descriptive Anatomy of the Central Nervous System
The Midbrain
The Functional Morphology of the Central Nervous System
The Visceral Nervous System
The Topography, Environment, and Vascularization of the Brain and Spinal Cord
The Cranial Nerves
The Olfactory Nerve (I)
The Spinal Nerves
The Peripheral Autonomic Nervous System
9.
The Sense OrgansThe Eye
The Eyeball
The Ear
The Olfactory Organ
The Gustatory Organ
The Cutaneous Sense
Proprioception
Enteroception
10. The Common Integument
The Structure of Skin
Hair
Footpads
Nails, Claws, and Hoofs
Horns
Skin Glands
The Sebaceous Glands
Part II. Dogs and Cats
11. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Dog and Cat
Conformation and External Features
Superficial Structures
The Nasal Plate, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses
The Mouth
The Dentition
The Temporomandibular Joint
The Salivary Glands
The Pharynx
Deglutition
The Larynx
The Eye and Orbit
The Ear
The Ventral Part of the Neck
The Contents of the Visceral Space
The Lymphatic Structures of the Head and Neck
12. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Dog and Cat
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
The Vertebral Column
The Muscles Associated With the Vertebral Column
Clinical Considerations
13. The Thorax of the Dog and Cat
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
The Thoracic Wall and Pleura
The Lungs
The Mediastinum
The Heart
The Esophagus, Trachea, and Thymus
The Great Vessels and Nerves Within the Thorax
Lymphatic Structures of the Thorax
14. The Abdomen of the Dog and Cat
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
Mammary Glands
The Abdominal Wall
General Aspects of Visceral Topography
The Spleen
The Stomach
Intestines
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Adrenal Glands and Kidneys
Lymphatic Structures
Palpation
15. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Dog and Cat
General Anatomy of the Pelvis and Perineum
The Rectum and Anus
The Female Reproductive Organs
The Male Reproductive Organs
The Anatomy of Abdominal and Rectal Palpation
16. The Forelimb of the Dog and Cat
The Shoulder Region and Upper Arm
The Elbow and Forearm
The Carpus and Forepaw
The Major Nerves of the Forelimb
17. The Hindlimb of the Dog and Cat
The Croup, HIP, and Thigh
The Stifle Joint and Leg
The Hock and Hindpaw
The Major Nerves of the Hindlimb
Part III.
Horses18. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Horse
Conformation and External Features
Superficial Structures
The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
The Mouth
The Dentition and Masticatory Apparatus
The Salivary Glands
The Pharynx and Guttural Pouch
The Larynx
The Eye
The Ventral Part of the Neck
The Lymphatic Structures of the Head and Neck
19. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Horse
Conformation and Surface Features
The Vertebral Column
The Vertebral Canal
20. The Thorax of the Horse
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
The Thoracic Wall
The Pleural Cavities
The Lungs
The Mediastinum
The Heart
The Esophagus, Trachea, and Thymus
The Great Vessels and Nerves Within the Thorax
The Lymphatic Structures of the Thorax
21. The Abdomen of the Horse
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
The Ventrolateral Abdominal Wall
General Aspects of Abdominal Topography
The Spleen
The Stomach
The Intestines
Vascularization, Lymph Drainage, and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Kidneys and Adrenals
The Roof of the Abdomen
22. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Horse
General Anatomy of the Pelvis and Perineum
The Rectum and Anal Canal
The Bladder and Female Urethra
The Female Reproductive Organs
The Male Reproductive Organs
The Anatomy of Rectal Exploration
The Udder
23. The Forelimb of the Horse
The Girdle Muscles
The Shoulder Region and Upper Arm
The Elbow Joint and the Muscles of the Arm
The Forearm and Carpus
The Distal Part of the Limb
The Passive Stay Apparatus
The Blood Vessels and Lymphatic Structures of the Forelimb
The Nerves of the Forelimb
24. The Hindlimb of the Horse
Conformation of the Croup
The Hip Joint
The Muscles of the Hip and Thigh
The Stifle Joint
The Skeleton of the Leg and Hock: the Hock Joint
The Muscles of the Leg
The Passive Stay Apparatus
Vascularization of the Hindlimb
The Nerves of the Hindlimb
Part IV.
Ruminants25. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Ruminant
Conformation and External Features
Superficial Structures
The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
The Mouth
The Dentition and Masticatory Apparatus
The Salivary Glands
The Pharynx
The Larynx
The Eye
The Ventral Part of the Neck
The Lymphatic Structures of the Head and Neck
26. The Neck, Back, and Tail of the Ruminant
Conformation and Surface Features
The Vertebral Column
The Vertebral Canal
The Vessels of the Tail
27. The Thorax of the Ruminant
The Pleura and the Lungs
The Mediastinum and its Contents
The Lymphatic Structures Within the Thorax
28. The Abdomen of the Ruminant
Conformation and Surface Anatomy
The Ventrolateral Wall of the Abdomen
The Spleen
The Stomach
The Intestines
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Kidneys and Adrenal Glands
The Lymph Nodes of the Abdominal Roof
29. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Ruminant
The Pelvic Cavity
The Rectum and Anus
The Bladder and Urethra
The Female Reproductive Organs
The Male Reproductive Organs
The Anatomy of Rectal Palpation in Cattle
The Udder
30. The Forelimb of the Ruminant
The Shoulder and The Arm
The Elbow, Forearm, and Carpus
The Distal Part of the Limb
The Hooves
The Blood Vessels and Lymphatic Structures
The Nerves of the Forelimb
31. The Hindlimb of the Ruminant
The Stifle, Leg, and Hock
The Blood Vessels and Lymphatic Structures of the Hindlimb
The Nerves of the Hindlimb
Part V. Pigs
32. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Pig
Conformation and Superficial Features
The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
The Mouth and Dentition
The Pharynx
The Larynx
The Ventral Aspect of the Neck
The Lymphatic Structures of the Head and Neck
33. The Vertebral Column, Back, and Thorax of the Pig
The Vertebral Column and Back
The Thorax
The Lymphatic Structures of the Thorax
34. The Abdomen of the Pig
The Mammary Glands
The Abdominal Wall
The Abdominal Organs
The Lymphatic Structures of the Abdomen
35.
The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the PigThe Rectum and Anus
The Bladder and Female Urethra
The Female Reproductive Organs
The Male Reproductive Organs
The Lymphatic Structures of the Pelvis
The Anatomy of Rectal Exploration
36. The Limbs of the Pig
The Forelimb
The Hindlimb
Part VI. Birds and Camelids
37. The Anatomy of Birds
External Features and Integument
The Musculoskeletal System
The Digestive Apparatus
The Respiratory System
The Urogenital Apparatus
The Body Cavity
The Endocrine Glands
The Circulatory System
The Nervous System and Sense Organs
38. The Clinical Anatomy of Llamas and Alpacas
Size and Conformation
External Features and Integument
Skull
External and Superficial Features of the Head
Neck and Trunk
Thorax
Abdominal Topography
Digestive System
Urinary System
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Blood Supply to Pelvic Wall and Viscera
Pelvic Limb
Thoracic Limb
Foot
Nervous System
Lymphatic System
Miscellaneous Clinical Notes
Behavioral Considerations
Index