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| Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | p. 1 |
| Descriptive Terms Useful in the Study of Anatomy | p. 3 |
| Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues | p. 4 |
| The General Plan of the Animal Body | p. 11 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell | p. 14 |
| Properties of Life | p. 15 |
| Chemical Composition of the Cell | p. 16 |
| Microscopic Study of the Cell | p. 21 |
| The... MORE | p. 24 |
| Transport Across Cell Membranes | p. 27 |
| Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells | p. 32 |
| Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling | p. 33 |
| Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles | p. 35 |
| Nucleus | p. 38 |
| Cell Division | p. 44 |
| Regulation of Cell Growth and Replication | p. 46 |
| Embryology | p. 47 |
| Development of Germ Layers | p. 47 |
| Neurulation | p. 49 |
| Differentiation of Other Tissues | p. 49 |
| The Skeletal System | p. 54 |
| Functions of Bones | p. 54 |
| Terminology | p. 57 |
| Classification of Bones According to Gross Appearance | p. 59 |
| Axial Skeleton | p. 59 |
| Appendicular Skeleton | p. 65 |
| Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone | p. 72 |
| Microscopic Anatomy and Formation of Bone | p. 72 |
| Ossification | p. 73 |
| Physiology of Bone | p. 76 |
| Fractures and Fracture Healing | p. 77 |
| Other Pathologic Conditions | p. 79 |
| Joints | p. 81 |
| Classification of Joints | p. 81 |
| Movements of Joints | p. 84 |
| Types of Synovial Joints | p. 85 |
| Joints of the Axial Skeleton | p. 85 |
| Joints of the Appendicular Skeleton | p. 86 |
| Pathology of Joints and Related Structures | p. 91 |
| Anatomy of the Muscular System | p. 94 |
| Types of Muscle Tissue | p. 94 |
| Functions of the Muscular System | p. 95 |
| Skeletal Muscle Organization | p. 95 |
| Muscles of the Thoracic Limb | p. 101 |
| Muscles of the Pelvic Limb | p. 107 |
| Muscles of the Head | p. 110 |
| Muscles of the Trunk and Neck | p. 111 |
| Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle | p. 115 |
| Skeletal Muscle | p. 115 |
| Smooth Muscle | p. 125 |
| Cardiac Muscle | p. 129 |
| Anatomy of the Nervous System | p. 130 |
| Microscopic Neuroanatomy | p. 131 |
| Embryology | p. 133 |
| Central Nervous System | p. 136 |
| Peripheral Nervous System | p. 143 |
| Autonomic Nervous System | p. 147 |
| Enteric Nervous System | p. 151 |
| Physiology of the Nervous System | p. 153 |
| Physiology of the Nerve Impulse | p. 153 |
| Synaptic Transmission | p. 154 |
| Neurotransmitters | p. 156 |
| Neural Control of Skeletal Muscle | p. 157 |
| Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System | p. 161 |
| Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System | p. 163 |
| Sense Organs | p. 165 |
| Sensory Receptors | p. 166 |
| Somatosensation | p. 167 |
| Visceral Sensations | p. 169 |
| Chemical Senses | p. 169 |
| Hearing and Balance | p. 171 |
| Vision | p. 178 |
| Endocrinology | p. 185 |
| Hormones and Their Receptors | p. 186 |
| Cellular Effects of Peptide Hormones | p. 189 |
| Cellular Effects of Steroid and Thyroid Hormones | p. 190 |
| Negative and Positive Feedback Regulation | p. 190 |
| Hypothalamopituitary Axis | p. 191 |
| Hormones of the Neurohypophysis | p. 192 |
| Hormones of the Adenohypophysis | p. 193 |
| Other Endocrine Glands | p. 198 |
| The Integument | p. 201 |
| Integument | p. 201 |
| Skin | p. 201 |
| Adnexa of the Skin | p. 204 |
| Modified Epidermis | p. 206 |
| Coat Color in Horses | p. 211 |
| Wool | p. 212 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot of the Horse | p. 214 |
| Structure of the Foot | p. 215 |
| Function | p. 225 |
| Blood and Other Body Fluids | p. 233 |
| Blood | p. 233 |
| Plasma and Serum | p. 241 |
| Blood pH | p. 241 |
| Hemostasis and Coagulation | p. 241 |
| Lymph | p. 245 |
| Serous Fluids | p. 245 |
| Body Defenses and the Immune System | p. 246 |
| Introduction | p. 246 |
| Nonspecific Defenses | p. 247 |
| Specific Immune Response | p. 248 |
| B Lymphocytes | p. 249 |
| Immunoglobins | p. 249 |
| T Cells and Cell-Mediated Immunity | p. 251 |
| Lymphocyte Orgin, Development and Residence | p. 252 |
| Active and Passive Immunities | p. 253 |
| Immunological Surveillance | p. 253 |
| Lymphatic System | p. 253 |
| Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System | p. 258 |
| Heart | p. 258 |
| Vessels | p. 260 |
| Pulmonary Circulation | p. 264 |
| Systemic Circulation | p. 264 |
| Veins | p. 270 |
| Physiology of the Heart and Circulation | p. 275 |
| Basic Design and Function of the Cardiovascular System | p. 275 |
| Cardiac Cycle | p. 277 |
| Electrical Activity of the Heart | p. 279 |
| Cardiac Output and Its Regulation | p. 281 |
| Structure and Function of Blood Vessels | p. 282 |
| Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure and Blood Volume | p. 285 |
| Cardiovascular Function During Exercise and Hypovolemia | p. 287 |
| The Respiratory System | p. 289 |
| Upper Respiratory Tract | p. 289 |
| Thorax | p. 296 |
| Physiology of Respiration | p. 299 |
| Anatomy of the Digestive System | p. 306 |
| Organization of the Digestive System | p. 306 |
| Mouth | p. 308 |
| Pharynx | p. 312 |
| Esophagus | p. 313 |
| Nonruminant Stomach | p. 315 |
| Ruminant Stomach | p. 318 |
| Small Intestine | p. 320 |
| Large Intestine | p. 321 |
| Peritoneal Features | p. 325 |
| Accessory Digestive Organs | p. 325 |
| Physiology of Digestion | p. 329 |
| Pregastric Physiology | p. 331 |
| Ruminant Forestomach | p. 333 |
| Gastric Physiology | p. 335 |
| Physiology of the Small Intestine, Exocrine Pancreas, and Liver | p. 336 |
| Physiology of the Cecum and Colon | p. 341 |
| Rectum and Defecation | p. 341 |
| Nutrition and Metabolism | p. 343 |
| Nutrition | p. 343 |
| Metabolism | p. 344 |
| The Urinary System | p. 350 |
| Anatomy of the Kidney | p. 350 |
| Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra | p. 354 |
| Micturition | p. 355 |
| Overview of Function and Histology of the Kidneys | p. 350 |
| Glomermular Filtration | p. 357 |
| Proximal Tubule Transport | p. 359 |
| Concentration and Dilution of Urine: Role of Loop of Henle and Collecting Duct Transport | p. 359 |
| Sodium, Potassium, and Aldosterone | p. 364 |
| Urine Acidification | p. 364 |
| Regulation of Acid-Base Balance | p. 365 |
| Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System | p. 367 |
| Testis | p. 367 |
| Epididymis | p. 369 |
| Ductus Deferens | p. 370 |
| Scrotum | p. 370 |
| Inguinal Canal | p. 372 |
| Descent of the Testis | p. 372 |
| Castration | p. 374 |
| Accessory Sex Glands | p. 375 |
| Penis | p. 376 |
| Prepuce | p. 378 |
| Muscles of the Male Genitalia | p. 378 |
| Blood and Nerve Supply of the Male Genitalia | p. 379 |
| Physiology of Male Reproduction | p. 380 |
| Seminiferous Tubules and Spermatogenesis | p. 380 |
| Epididymis | p. 384 |
| Semen and Semen Technology | p. 384 |
| Hormones of Male Reproduction | p. 385 |
| Erection and Ejaculation | p. 356 |
| Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System | p. 387 |
| Ovaries | p. 387 |
| Uterine Tubes | p. 390 |
| Uterus | p. 390 |
| Vagina | p. 393 |
| Vestibule and Vulva | p. 393 |
| Blood and Nerve Supply of the Female Reproductive Tract | p. 394 |
| The Ovary and Estrous Cycles | p. 395 |
| Oogenesis | p. 395 |
| Ovulation | p. 399 |
| Corpus Luteum | p. 400 |
| Phases of the Estrous Cycle | p. 401 |
| Specifics of Selected Estrous Cycles | p. 402 |
| Pregnancy and Parturition | p. 405 |
| Fertilization | p. 405 |
| Implantation and Placentation | p. 408 |
| Hormones of Pregnancy | p. 410 |
| Pregnancy Diagnosis | p. 411 |
| Parturition | p. 412 |
| Fetal Presentations and Delivery | p. 413 |
| Dystocia | p. 414 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammary Glands | p. 415 |
| Mammary Glands of the Cow | p. 416 |
| Microscopic Anatomy of the Mammary Gland | p. 420 |
| Mammary Glands of Swine | p. 421 |
| Mammary Glands of Sheep and Goats | p. 421 |
| Mammary Glands of the Horse | p. 421 |
| Physiology of Lactation | p. 421 |
| Abbreviations | p. 428 |
| Table of the Organs | p. 432 |
| Bibliography | p. 451 |
| Index | p. 453 |
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