Learning veterinary terminology / Douglas F. McBride.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McBride, Douglas F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary medicine--Terminology.

Veterinary medicine.

Genre:

Terminology.

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

xiv, 546 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, [2002]

Summary:

Newly updated to reflect the latest terminology, this best-selling text now features numerous new and revised pedagogical features that make it an excellent resource both in the classroom and for self-study. Brand-new additions include several new appendices, new anatomical drawings, and a more extensive index. Many sections have been completely rewritten for consistency and greater reader comprehension, and review sections now include more thought-provoking questions and multiple-choice tests.

Contents:

Study Tips 5

2 Building a Veterinary Vocabulary 11

Step 1 Prefixes and Suffixes 11

3 Adding to the Foundation 26

Step 2 Roots and Combining Forms 26

4 Completing the Foundation 39

Step 3 Additional Roots and Combining Forms 39

Section II The Body Shell And Its Supports

5 Understanding the Animal Body and Its Structure 59

Study of the Animal Body 59

Basic Structure 59

Characteristics of Living Matter 59

Cells 60

Tissues 62

Organs 65

Systems 65

6 Skeletal System: The Framework of the Body 79

Bone 79

Skeleton 81

Axial Skeleton 82

Vertebral Column 84

Ribs 84

Sternum 85

Appendicular Skeleton 85

Joints 90

Bursae 92

7 The Muscular System: The Moving Force 105

The Whole System 105

Allied Muscular Structures 105

Composition of Muscle 107

Classification of Muscles 108

Attachment of Muscles 108

Movement of Muscles 109

Muscle Groups 110

8 The Integumentary System: The Skin and Its Accessory Structures 122

Skin 122

Hair 125

Sweat Glands 126

Ceruminous Glands 126

Nails, Claws, and Hooves 126

DewClaws, Chestnuts, and Ergots 127

Horns and Antlers 128

Section III Internal Mechanisms Of The Body

9 The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: The Transports of the Body 143

Cardiovascular System 143

10 Respiratory System 178

Structures and Functions 178

The Process of Respiration 182

11 Gastrointestinal Tract 196

Structures and Functions 196

12 The Genitourinary System: Animal Reproduction and the Processing of Liquid Wastes 223

The Urinary System 223

Male Reproductive Organs 228

Female Reproductive Organs 233

The Estrous Cycle 238

13 The Endocrine System: The Chemical Stimulators 261

The Endocrines 261

14 The Nervous System: The Central Processing Unit 280

System Characteristics 280

Nerve Structure and Function 280

Central Nervous System 285

The Peripheral Nervous System 293

Autonomic Nervous System 296

15 The Special Senses: The Sources of Information 316

The Sense of Smell 316

The Sense of Taste 317

Vision 318

Hearing 323

Sense of Equilibrium 324

Touch and Other Cutaneous Senses 325

16 The Immune System: The Defenders of the Body 342

Nonspecific Immune Mechanisms 342

Specific Immune Mechanisms 343

Protective Immunity 347

Immune System Problems 347

Section IV Terminology Of The Animal Industry

17 Dogs and Cats 359

Dogs 359

Cats 360

Breeding 360

Breeds 360

Reproduction 363

Behavior 364

Nutritional Considerations 366

Common Dog and Cat Diseases 366

Preventive Medicine 367

18 Equine Industry 377

Groups of Breeds 377

Correct Titles for Horses 378

Purpose 379

Gaits of the Horse 382

Unusual Equines 383

Breeding 383

Housing 383

Feeding 384

Restraint 385

Hoof Care 385

Preventive Health Care 385

Common Diseases 386

19 Cattle Industry 399

Breeds of Cattle 399

Dairy Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems 402

Beef Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems 403

Feeding Cattle 404

Restraint of Cattle 405

Common Techniques and Procedures 408

Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Management of the Newborn Calf 410

Milk Production 412

Preventive Health Care 412

Common Diseases of Cattle 413

20 Swine Industry 424

History 424

Breeds 424

Behavior 425

Physiology 426

Breeding 426

Housing 429

Feeding 430

Restraint 431

Herd Health 433

21 Small Ruminants 443

Purposes and Breeds 443

Breeding 444

Neonatal Care 446

Housing 447

Feeding 448

Restraint 449

Routine Health Care 451

Common Diseases 453

22 Rodents, Rabbits, and Laboratory Animal Science 464

Rodents 464

Rabbits 466

Housing 466

Handling and Restraint 468

Nutrition 468

Disease 470

Laboratory Animal Science 471

23 Exotic Animals 483

Herpetology 483

Amphibians 483

Reptiles 485

Ornithology 490

Wildlife Science 496

B Latin and Greek Combining Forms for English Numbers 513

F Specialty Boards in Veterinary Medicine 519.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 520).

ISBN:

0323013295

OCLC:

46951391