This clinically-oriented text covers the anatomy of all major species of domestic animals. It provides the general knowledge of mammalian structure that is crucial to the understanding of the other basic sciences, as well as the more detailed information that is directly applicable to the practice of veterinary medicine. Discussing the various body systems, it then offers a working knowledge of them by addressing the regional anatomy of a particular species or group of species.

• Content is divided into two main sections - body systems and specific species or group of species - for a thorough and more logical study of anatomy.
• All chapters feature a consistent format, offering a simple and even flow of information.
• Color inserts enhance the overall quality of the book and better illustrate various anatomical areas of concern.
• Both small and large animals are covered - including the horse, pig, cow, dog, and cat - to emphasize features and topics that have direct relevance to clinical work. Also included is a chapter on Avian Anatomy.

1. Some Basic Facts and Concepts 2. The Locomotor Apparatus 3. The Digestive Apparatus 4. The Respiratory Apparatus 5. The Urogenital Apparatus 6. The Endocrine Glands 7. The Cardiovascular System 8. The Nervous System 9. The Sense Organs 10. The Common Integument 11. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Carnivores 12. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Carnivores 13. The Thorax of the Carnivores 14. The Abdomen of the Carnivores 15. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Carnivores 16. The Forelimb of the Carnivores 17. The Hindlimb of the Carnivores 18. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Horse 19. The Neck, Back, and Vertebral Column of the Horse 20. The Thorax of the Horse 21. The Abdomen of the Horse 22. The Pelvic and Reproduction Organs of the Horse 23. The Forelimb of the Horse 24. The Hindlimb of the Horse 25. The Head and Ventral Neck of the Horse 26. The Neck, Back, and Tail of the Ruminants 27. The Thorax of the Ruminants 28. The Abdomen of the Ruminants 29. The Pelvic and Reproductive Organs of the Female Ruminants 30. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of Male Ruminants 31. The Udder of the Ruminants 32. The Forelimb of the Ruminants 33. The Hindlimb of the Ruminants 34. The Head and Neck of the Pig 35. The Vertebral Column, Back, and Thorax of the Pig 36. The Abdomen of the Pig 37. The Pelvis and Reproductive Organs of the Pig 38. The Limbs of the Pig 39. Avian Anatomy

By K. M. Dyce, DVM & S, Bsc, MRCVS, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Anatomy, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; W. O. Sack, DVM, PhD, Dr. Medical Veterinary, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; and C. J. G. Wensing, DVM, PhD, Director of the National Institute of Animal Science and Health (Lelystad), Professor of Veterinary Medicine, State University Utrecht, The Netherlands