Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates An Evolutionary Perspective

by Liem, Karel; Bemis, William; Walker, Warren F.; Grande, Lance

• ISBN13: 9780030223693
• ISBN10: 0030223695
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-12-18
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This book introduces students to the groups of vertebrates and explores the anatomical evolution of vertebrates within the context of the functional interrelationships of organs and the changing environments to which vertebrates have adapted. The text contains all of the material taught in classic comparative anatomy courses, but integrates this material with current research in functional anatomy. This integration adds a new dimension to our understanding of structure and helps students understand the evolution of vertebrates.

Table of Contents

PART I: BACKGROUND FOR THE STUDY OF VERTEBRATE ANATOMY

1. Introduction

2. Phylogenetic Relationships of Chordates and Craniates

3. Diversity and Phylogenetic History of Craniates

4. Early Development and Comparative Embryology

5. Form and Function

PART II: PROTECTION, SUPPORT, AND MOVEMENT

6. The Integument

7. The Cranial Skeleton

8. The Postcranial Skeleton: The Axial Skeleton

9. The Postcranial Skeleton: The Appendicular Skeleton

10. The Muscular System

11. Functional Anatomy of Support and Locomotion

PART III: INTEGRATION

12. The Sense Organs

13. The Nervous System I: Organization, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves

14. The Nervous System II: The Brain

15. Endocrine Integration

PART IV: METABOLISM AND REPRODUCTION

16. The Digestive System: Oral Cavity and Feeding Mechanisms

17. The Digestive System: Pharynx, Stomach, and Intestine

18. The Respiratory System

19. The Circulatory System

20. The Excretory System and Osmoregulation

21. The Reproductive System and Reproduction

PART V: CONCLUSION

22. Conclusion/Epilogue