Achillesโ Heel in Your Dog? Yodaโs Neck in a Giraffe? Discover the Foundations of Animal Life!
Why is tendonitis linked to a Greek hero? How does Star Wars illustrate animal anatomy? And what causes medieval panic over a tiny parasite? Dive into the building blocks of animal life with Part 1 of this engaging popular science series.
Features:
Skeletal & Muscular Systems: Uncover the story behind Achilles and tendonitis. Understand why horses might refuse a jump, the critical importance of neck flexibility (think Yoda!), and how structure dictates movement.
Nervous System & Sensory Organs: Learn the devastating impact of a dislocated disk and journey back in time to understand the panic caused by the โfearful threadโ parasite. Explore how animals perceive their world.
Cardiovascular System: Why might pregnant cows faint? Follow veterinarian Dr. Hippocrates as he recounts the real-world experience of diagnosing heartworm disease for the first time.
Your Guide Through Science & Story: Led by veterinarian and professor Dr. Hippocrates, this book connects anatomy and physiology to history, mythology, etymology (the origin of scientific terms!), and compelling real-life veterinary cases.
Perfect for: Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of how animal bodies are built and controlled. Ideal for animal lovers, aspiring vets, science buffs, and curious minds who enjoy learning through fascinating connections.
1. General Anatomy and Terminology
2. The Locomotor Apparatus
3. Osteology
4. Arthrology
5. Myology
6. The Nervous System
7. The Sense Organs
8. The Integumentary System
9. The Circulatory System
10. The Lymphatic System
11. The Respiratory System
12. The Digestive System
13. The Urinary System
14. The Reproductive System
15. Endocrine Glands
16. The Common Integument and Skin Appendages
17. The Head and Its Organs
18. The Neck, Thorax, and Abdomen
19. The Pelvis and Perineum
20. The Forelimb
21. The Hindlimb
22. Topographical Anatomy
23. Clinical and Functional Anatomy Applications
![Ettingerโs Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine 9th Edition [True PDF+Videos]](https://www.vet-ebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ettingers-textbook-of-veterinary-internal-medicine-9th-edition-100x70.jpg "Ettingerโs Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine 9th Edition [PDF+Videos]")
