Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution with Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy: A Laboratory Dissection Guide

by Kardong, Kenneth

• ISBN13: 9780077967499
• ISBN10: 0077967496
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780078186592
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2010-06-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary

This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems. The high-quality laboratory manual may accompany any comparative anatomy text, but correlates directly to Kardong's Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolutiontext. This lab manual carefully guides students through dissections and is richly illustrated. First and foremost, the basic animal architecture is presented in a clear and concise manner. Throughout the dissections, the authors pause strategically to bring the students' attention to the significance of the material they have just covered.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Origin of Chordates

3 The Vertebrate Story

4 Biological Design

5 Life History

6 Integument

7 Skeletal System: The Skull

8 Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

9 Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

10 The Muscular System

11 The Respiratory System

12 The Circulatory System

13 The Digestive System

14 The Urogenital System

15 The Endocrine System

16 The Nervous System

17 Sensory Organs

18 Conclusions