Organized by body system, this user-friendly textbook helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, enabling you to immediately apply new terms to practical clinical situations. A companion Evolve website features interactive exercises that reinforce your mastery of veterinary terminology, as well as audio clips to help you learn proper pronunciation. Learning exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge, challenging you to go beyond simple memorization and become fluent in the language of veterinary medicine. With the latest advancements in the field and all-new learning exercises throughout, Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition, is an essential resource for learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Preface - p. v 7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. vii 8. YOU’VE JUST PURCHASED MORE THAN A TEXTBOOK! - p. viii 9. 1. Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology - p. 1 10. 2. Body Building: Applied Atomic, Molecular, and Cellular Terminology - p. 13 11. 3. Applied Terminology for Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunity - p. 23 12. 4. Applied Terminology for Muscles, Bones, and Joints - p. 55 13. 5. Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terminology - p. 95 14. 6. Applied Urinary Terminology - p. 139 15. 7. Applied Digestive Terminology - p. 157 16. 8. Applied Terminology for the Integumentary System - p. 199 17. 9. Applied Reproductive Terminology - p. 227 18. 10. Applied Endocrine Terminology - p. 247 19. 11. Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses - p. 263 20. 12. Applied Terminology for Pharmacology - p. 319 21. appendix A. Chemical Symbol—Element Cross-reference - p. 339 22. Appendix B. Tables of Introductory Terms - p. 341 23. Index - p. 365
Organized by body system, this user-friendly textbook helps you quickly gain a solid understanding of veterinary terminology. Essential word parts and terms are presented in the context of basic anatomy, physiology, and disease conditions, enabling you to immediately apply new terms to practical clinical situations. A companion Evolve website features interactive exercises that reinforce your mastery of veterinary terminology, as well as audio clips to help you learn proper pronunciation. Learning exercises at the end of each chapter test your knowledge, challenging you to go beyond simple memorization and become fluent in the language of veterinary medicine. With the latest advancements in the field and all-new learning exercises throughout, Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition, is an essential resource for learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Preface - p. v 7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - p. vii 8. YOU’VE JUST PURCHASED MORE THAN A TEXTBOOK! - p. viii 9. 1. Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology - p. 1 10. 2. Body Building: Applied Atomic, Molecular, and Cellular Terminology - p. 13 11. 3. Applied Terminology for Blood, Lymphatics, and Immunity - p. 23 12. 4. Applied Terminology for Muscles, Bones, and Joints - p. 55 13. 5. Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terminology - p. 95 14. 6. Applied Urinary Terminology - p. 139 15. 7. Applied Digestive Terminology - p. 157 16. 8. Applied Terminology for the Integumentary System - p. 199 17. 9. Applied Reproductive Terminology - p. 227 18. 10. Applied Endocrine Terminology - p. 247 19. 11. Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses - p. 263 20. 12. Applied Terminology for Pharmacology - p. 319 21. appendix A. Chemical Symbol—Element Cross-reference - p. 339 22. Appendix B. Tables of Introductory Terms - p. 341 23. Index - p. 365