Learning Veterinary Terminology

by McBride

• ISBN13: 9780323013291
• ISBN10: 0323013295
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-26
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

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.

Table of Contents

SECTION I THE BASIC FOUNDATION OF VETERINARY TERMINOLOGY
An Introduction to Veterinary Terminology	3	(8)
Chapter Overview	3	(1)
Objective	3	(2)
Study Tips	5	(6)
Building a Veterinary Vocabulary	11	(15)
Chapter Overview	11	(1)
Step 1: Prefixes and Suffixes	11	(15)
Adding to the Foundation	26	(13)
Chapter Overview	26	(1)
Step 2: Roots and Combining Forms	26	(13)
Completing the Foundation	39	(20)
Chapter Overview	39	(1)
Step 3: Addtional Roots and Combining Forms	39	(20)
SECTION II THE BODY SHELL AND ITS SUPPORTS
Understanding the Animal Body and Its Structure	59	(20)
Chapter Overview	59	(1)
Study of the Animal Body	59	(1)
Basic Structure	59	(1)
Characteristics of Living Matter	59	(1)
Cells	60	(2)
Tissues	62	(3)
Organs	65	(1)
Systems	65	(12)
Glossary	77	(2)
Skeletal System: The Framework of the Body	79	(26)
Chapter Overview	79	(1)
Bone	79	(2)
Skeleton	81	(1)
Axial Skeleton	82	(2)
Vertebral Column	84	(1)
Ribs	84	(1)
Sternum	85	(1)
Appendicular Skeleton	85	(5)
Joints	90	(2)
Bursae	92	(11)
Glossary	103	(2)
The Muscular System: The Moving Force	105	(17)
Chapter Overview	105	(1)
The Whole System	105	(1)
Allied Muscular Structures	105	(2)
Composition of Muscle	107	(1)
Classification of Muscles	108	(1)
Attachment of Muscles	108	(1)
Movement of Muscles	109	(1)
Muscle Groups	110	(10)
Glossary	120	(2)
The Integumentary System: The Skin and Its Accessory Structures	122	(21)
Chapter Overview	122	(1)
Skin	122	(3)
Hair	125	(1)
Sweat Glands	126	(1)
Ceruminous Glands	126	(1)
Nails, Claws, and Hooves	126	(1)
DewClaws, Chestnuts, and Ergots	127	(1)
Horns and Antlers	128	(9)
Glossary	137	(6)
SECTION III INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF THE BODY
The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems: The Transports of the Body	143	(35)
Chapter Overview	143	(1)
Cardiovascular System	143	(28)
Glossary	171	(7)
Respiratory System	178	(18)
Chapter Overview	178	(1)
Structures and Functions	178	(4)
The Process of Respiration	182	(10)
Glossary	192	(4)
Gastrointestinal Tract	196	(27)
Chapter Overview	196	(1)
Structures and Functions	196	(21)
Glossary	217	(6)
The Genitourinary System: Animal Reproduction and the Processing of Liquid Wastes	223	(38)
Chapter Overview	223	(1)
The Urinary System	223	(5)
Male Reproductive Organs	228	(5)
Female Reproductive Organs	233	(5)
The Estrous Cycle	238	(18)
Glossary	256	(5)
The Endocrine System: The Chemical Stimulators	261	(19)
Chapter Overview	261	(1)
The Endocrines	261	(16)
Glossary	277	(3)
The Nervous System: The Central Processing Unit	280	(36)
Chapter Overview	280	(1)
System Characteristics	280	(1)
Nerve Structure and Function	280	(5)
Central Nervous System	285	(8)
The Peripheral Nervous System	293	(3)
Autonomic Nervous System	296	(14)
Glossary	310	(6)
The Special Senses: The Sources of Information	316	(26)
Chapter Overview	316	(1)
The Sense of Smell	316	(1)
The Sense of Taste	317	(1)
Vision	318	(5)
Hearing	323	(1)
Sense of Equilibrium	324	(1)
Touch and Other Cutaneous Senses	325	(12)
Glossary	337	(5)
The Immune System: The Defenders of the Body	342	(17)
Chapter Overview	342	(1)
Nonspecific Immune Mechanisms	342	(1)
Specific Immune Mechanisms	343	(4)
Protective Immunity	347	(1)
Immune System Problems	347	(7)
Glossary	354	(5)
SECTION IV TERMINOLOGY OF THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Dogs and Cats	359	(18)
Chapter Overview	359	(1)
Dogs	359	(1)
Cats	360	(1)
Breeding	360	(1)
Breeds	360	(3)
Reproduction	363	(1)
Behavior	364	(2)
Nutritional Considerations	366	(1)
Common Dog and Cat Diseases	366	(1)
Preventive Medicine	367	(7)
Glossary	374	(3)
Equine Industry	377	(22)
Chapter Overview	377	(1)
Groups of Breeds	377	(1)
Correct Titles for Horses	378	(1)
Purpose	379	(3)
Gaits of the Horse	382	(1)
Unusual Equines	383	(1)
Breeding	383	(1)
Housing	383	(1)
Feeding	384	(1)
Restraint	385	(1)
Hoof Care	385	(1)
Preventive Health Care	385	(1)
Common Diseases	386	(10)
Glossary	396	(3)
Cattle Industry	399	(25)
Chapter Overview	399	(1)
Breeds of Cattle	399	(3)
Dairy Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems	402	(1)
Beef Cattle Rearing and Housing Systems	403	(1)
Feeding Cattle	404	(1)
Restraint of Cattle	405	(3)
Common Techniques and Procedures	408	(2)
Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Management of the Newborn Calf	410	(2)
Milk Production	412	(1)
Preventive Health Care	412	(1)
Common Diseases of Cattle	413	(7)
Glossary	420	(4)
Swine Industry	424	(19)
Chapter Overview	424	(1)
History	424	(1)
Breeds	424	(1)
Behavior	425	(1)
Physiology	426	(1)
Breeding	426	(3)
Housing	429	(1)
Feeding	430	(1)
Restraint	431	(2)
Herd Health	433	(9)
Glossary	442	(1)
Small Ruminants	443	(21)
Chapter Overview	443	(1)
Purposes and Breeds	443	(1)
Breeding	444	(2)
Neonatal Care	446	(1)
Housing	447	(1)
Feeding	448	(1)
Restraint	449	(2)
Routine Health Care	451	(2)
Common Diseases	453	(8)
Glossary	461	(3)
Rodents, Rabbits, and Laboratory Animal Science	464	(19)
Chapter Overview	464	(1)
Rodents	464	(2)
Rabbits	466	(1)
Housing	466	(2)
Handling and Restraint	468	(1)
Nutrition	468	(2)
Disease	470	(1)
Laboratory Animal Science	471	(9)
Glossary	480	(3)
Exotic Animals	483	(37)
Chapter Overview	483	(1)
Herpetology	483	(1)
Amphibians	483	(2)
Reptiles	485	(5)
Ornithology	490	(6)
Wildlife Science	496	(9)
Glossary	505	(4)
APPENDIX
A Abbreviations and Symbols	509	(4)
B Latin and Greek Combining Forms for English Numbers	513	(1)
C Metric Units and Equivalents	514	(2)
D Disease Terminology	516	(1)
E Species Names	517	(2)
F Specialty Boards in Veterinary Medicine	519	(1)
Bibliography	520