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The Basic Foundation Of Veterinary Terminology | |
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An Introduction to Veterinary Terminology | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Objective | |
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Study Tips | |
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Building a Veterinary Vocabulary | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Prefixes and Suffixes | |
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Adding to the Foundation | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Roots and Combining Forms | |
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Completing the Foundation | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Additional Roots and Combining Forms | |
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The Body Shell And Its Supports | |
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Understanding the Animal Body and Its Structure | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Study of the Animal Body | |
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Basic Structure | |
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Characteristics of Living Matter | |
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Cells | |
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Tissues | |
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Organs | |
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Systems | |
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Glossary | |
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Skeletal System: The Framework of the Body | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Bone | |
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Skeleton | |
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Axial Skeleton | |
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Vertebral Column | |
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Ribs | |
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Sternum | |
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Appendicular Skeleton | |
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Joints | |
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Bursae | |
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Glossary | |
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The Muscular System: The Moving Force | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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The Whole System | |
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Allied Muscular Structures | |
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Composition of Muscle | |
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Classification of Muscles | |
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Attachment of Muscles | |
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Movement of Muscles | |
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Muscle Groups | |
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Glossary | |
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The Integumentary System: The Skin and Its Accessory Structures | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Skin | |
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Hair | |
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Sweat Glands | |
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Ceruminous Glands | |
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Nails, Claws, and Hooves | |
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DewClaws, Chestnuts, and Ergots | |
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Horns and Antlers | |
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Glossary | |
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Internal Mechanisms Of The Body | |
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The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: The Transports of the Body | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Cardiovascular System | |
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Glossary | |
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Respiratory System | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Structures and Functions | |
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The Process of Respiration | |
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Glossary | |
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Gastrointestinal Tract | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Structures and Functions | |
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Glossary | |
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The Genitourinary System: Animal Reproduction and the Processing of Liquid Wastes | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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The Urinary System | |
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Male Reproductive Organs | |
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Female Reproductive Organs | |
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The Estrous Cycle | |
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Glossary | |
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The Endocrine System: The Chemical Stimulators | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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The Endocrines | |
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Glossary | |
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The Nervous System: The Central Processing Unit | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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System Characteristics | |
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Nerve Structure and Function | |
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Central Nervous System | |
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The Peripheral Nervous System | |
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Autonomic Nervous System | |
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Glossary | |
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The Special Senses: The Sources of Information | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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The Sense of Smell | |
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The Sense of Taste | |
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Vision | |
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Hearing | |
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Sense of Equilibrium | |
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Touch and Other Cutaneous Senses | |
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Glossary | |
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The Immune System: The Defenders of the Body | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Nonspecific Immune Mechanisms | |
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Specific Immune Mechanisms | |
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Protective Immunity | |
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Immune System Problems | |
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Glossary | |
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Terminology Of The Animal Industry | |
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Dogs and Cats | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Dogs | |
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Cats | |
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Breeding | |
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Breeds | |
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Reproduction | |
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Behavior | |
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Nutritional Considerations | |
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Common Dog and Cat Diseases | |
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Preventive Medicine | |
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Glossary | |
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Equine Industry | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Groups of Breeds | |
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Correct Titles for Horses | |
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Purpose | |
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Gaits of the Horse | |
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Unusual Equines | |
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Breeding | |
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Housing | |
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Feeding | |
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Restraint | |
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Hoof Care | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Common Diseases | |
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Glossary | |
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Cattle Industry | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Breeds of Cattle | |
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Dairy Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems | |
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Beef Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems | |
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Feeding Cattle | |
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Restraint of Cattle | |
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Common Techniques and Procedures | |
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Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Management of the Newborn Calf | |
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Milk Production | |
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Preventive Health Care | |
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Common Diseases of Cattle | |
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Glossary | |
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Swine Industry | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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History | |
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Breeds | |
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Behavior | |
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Physiology | |
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Breeding | |
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Housing | |
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Feeding | |
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Restraint | |
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Herd Health | |
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Glossary | |
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Small Ruminants | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Purposes and Breeds | |
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Breeding | |
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Neonatal Care | |
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Housing | |
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Feeding | |
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Restraint | |
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Routine Health Care | |
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Common Diseases | |
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Glossary | |
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Rodents, Rabbits, and Laboratory Animal Science | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Rodents | |
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Rabbits | |
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Housing | |
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Handling and Restraint | |
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Nutrition | |
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Disease | |
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Laboratory Animal Science | |
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Glossary | |
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Exotic Animals | |
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Chapter Overview | |
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Herpetology | |
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Amphibians | |
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Reptiles | |
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Ornithology | |
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Wildlife Science | |
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Glossary | |
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Appendix | |
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Abbreviations and Symbols | |
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Latin and Greek Combining Forms for English Numbers | |
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Metric Units and Equivalents | |
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Disease Terminology | |
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Species Names | |
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Specialty Boards in Veterinary Medicine | |
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Bibliography | |