Color Atlas of Clinical Anatomy of the Dog and Cat

By Calum Paterson, J.S. Boyd, Callum Paterson, et al.

Book Overview

This new edition of this leading reference cuts through a mass of anatomical detail to provide you with a clear guide to the anatomy of the dog and cat guide that is relevant to both the veterinary students and everyday demands of veterinary practice Each chapter presents an overview of the surface anatomy, illustrating the key topographical landmarks that help locate important underlying anatomical features. Over 300 high-quality colour photographs show fresh, unfixed dissections, demonstrating the normal appearance of the tissue. These are supplemented by more than 100 black and white halftones radiographs, ultrasound scans, cross-sectional CT images and orientational diagrams - highlighting key anatomical features to provide a comprehensive picture of the body structure.Cat and dog dissections both included to highlight key anatomical differences.Clinically relevant for practising vets when undertaking surgical procedures.Ideal for both veterinary students and for the everyday demands of veterinary practiceNew Clinical Application text boxes located alongside the anatomical dissections highlight anatomical features requiring special attention when surgery is being undertaken. All ultrasound images replaced with over 40 completely new ultrasound images, including new extended field of view and 3-D modalities.New cross-sectional CT scans, primarily on the abdomen and head, to give better perspective on relative positions of anatomical structures.Expanded material on joints, tendons and ligaments.New dissections on the eye and ear, to reflect the newer surgical techniques in these areas.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0723431698
• ISBN13: 9780723431695
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Mosby Ltd.
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.8" x 0.8" x 10.0"