[9780723437062] Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Volume 2, The Horse - E-BOOK

The Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy volume 2 presents a unique photographic record of dissections showing the topographical anatomy of the horse. With this book you will be able to see the position and relationships of the bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and viscera that go to make up each region of the body and each organ system. Each book in this 3 volume series is packed with full-color photographs and drawings of dissections prepared specifically for these texts. Key features Accessibly and systematically structured with each chapter devoted to a specific body region Important features of regional and topographical anatomy presented using full color photos of detailed dissections Dissections presented in the standing position Detailed color line drawings clarify the relationships of relevant structures Presents anatomy in a clinical context This new edition second edition offers important new features, including: Accompanying website presents over 100 interactive quizzes and self-assessment questions Many more radiographs throughout Additional CT and MRI images Clinical notes highlight areas of particular clinical significance Front cover......Page 1 Book Title......Page 2 Copyright page......Page 5 PREFACE......Page 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 7 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 8 Table of contents......Page 10 INTRODUCTION......Page 12 1. THE HEAD (including the skin)......Page 14 Clinical importance of the head......Page 15 2. THE NECK......Page 68 Clinical importance of the neck......Page 69 3. THE FORELIMB......Page 86 Clinical importance of the forelimb......Page 87 4. THE THORAX......Page 122 Clinical importance of the thorax......Page 123 5. THE ABDOMEN......Page 156 Clinical importance of the abdomen......Page 157 6. THE HINDLIMB......Page 198 Clinical importance of the hindlimb......Page 199 Clinical importance of the foot......Page 238 Clinical importance of the pelvis......Page 282 Clinical importance of the spine......Page 284 Clinical considerations for diagnostic imaging......Page 338 INDEX......Page 358 The head (including the skin) The neck The forelimb The thorax The abdomen The hindlimb The foot The pelvis (including the spine) Diagnostic imaging of the head, withers, manus, and pes. Provides a topographical anatomy of the horse through photographs of dissections and selective diagnostic imaging