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<p>Dedication xii</p> <p>About the Companion Website xiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1</b></p> <p>Anatomical Nomenclature, Directional Terms, and Planes of Section 3</p> <p>Microscopic Anatomy: Animal Cells and Tissues 5</p> <p>Epithelial Tissues 6</p> <p>Connective Tissues 11</p> <p>Muscle Tissue 13</p> <p>Nervous Tissue 15</p> <p>The General Plan of the Animal Body 15</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Cell 21</b></p> <p>Properties of Life 22</p> <p>Chemical Composition of the Cell 24</p> <p>Water 24</p> <p>Proteins 25</p> <p>Lipids 26</p> <p>Carbohydrates 28</p> <p>Inorganic Substances 29</p> <p>Acids, Bases, and pH 29</p> <p>Microscopic Study of the Cell 29</p> <p>Light Microscopy 30</p> <p>Electron Microscopy 32</p> <p>The Cell Membrane 33</p> <p>Structure of the Membrane 33</p> <p>Intercellular Contact and Adhesion 35</p> <p>Transport Across Cell Membranes 36</p> <p>Simple and Facilitated Diffusion 36</p> <p>Osmosis 38</p> <p>Active Transport 40</p> <p>Membrane Potentials and Excitable Cells 41</p> <p>Resting Membrane Potential 41</p> <p>Excitable Cells and Action Potentials 42</p> <p>Membrane Receptors and Intracellular Signaling 43</p> <p>Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic Organelles 47</p> <p>Cytoplasm 47</p> <p>The Golgi Apparatus 47</p> <p>The Endoplasmic Reticulum and Ribosomes 47</p> <p>Mitochondria 47</p> <p>Lysosomes 48</p> <p>Other Structures 48</p> <p>Nucleus 49</p> <p>Structure of the Nucleus 49</p> <p>DNA and DNA Replication 50</p> <p>RNA: Transcription and Translation 51</p> <p>Biotechnology 53</p> <p>Cell Division 55</p> <p>Mitosis 55</p> <p>Meiosis 56</p> <p>Regulation of Cell Growth and Replication 57</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Embryology 59</b></p> <p>Development of Germ Layers 60</p> <p>Principles of Differentiation 63</p> <p>Neurulation 63</p> <p>Mesodermal Differentiation 64</p> <p>Teratogenesis 66</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: The Skeletal System 69</b></p> <p>Functions of Bones 70</p> <p>Terminology 70</p> <p>Classification of Bones According to Gross Appearance 73</p> <p>Axial Skeleton 75</p> <p>Skull 75</p> <p>Vertebral Column 79</p> <p>Sternum and Ribs 82</p> <p>Appendicular Skeleton 83</p> <p>Thoracic Limbs 83</p> <p>Pelvic Limbs 87</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Microscopic Anatomy and Growth and Development of Bone 91</b></p> <p>Microscopic Anatomy and Formation of Bone 92</p> <p>Ossification 94</p> <p>Endochondral (Intracartilaginous) Ossification 94</p> <p>Intramembranous Ossification 96</p> <p>Physiology of Bone 96</p> <p>Bone Mechanics and Remodeling 96</p> <p>Calcium of Bone 97</p> <p>Fractures and Fracture Healing 97</p> <p>Other Pathologic Conditions 99</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Joints 101</b></p> <p>Classification of Joints 102</p> <p>Fibrous Joints 102</p> <p>Cartilaginous Joints 103</p> <p>Synovial Joints 103</p> <p>Other Synovial Structures 104</p> <p>Movements of Joints 104</p> <p>Types of Synovial Joints 106</p> <p>Joints of the Axial Skeleton 107</p> <p>Joints of the Appendicular Skeleton 108</p> <p>Joints of the Thoracic Limb 108</p> <p>Joints of the Pelvic Limb 111</p> <p>Pathology of Joints and Related Structures 117</p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Muscular System 121</b></p> <p>Anatomical Nomenclature of Muscles 122</p> <p>Types of Muscle Tissue 122</p> <p>Skeletal Muscle Organization 122</p> <p>Muscle Attachments 123</p> <p>Functional Grouping of Muscles 124</p> <p>Synovial Structures 126</p> <p>Muscles of the Thoracic Limb 127</p> <p>Extrinsic Muscles of the Thoracic Limb 130</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Shoulder Joint 131</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Elbow 132</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Distal Limb 133</p> <p>Muscles of the Pelvic Limb 135</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Hip Joint 135</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Stifle 141</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Hock 142</p> <p>Muscles Acting on the Digit 142</p> <p>Muscles of the Head 143</p> <p>Muscles of Mastication 143</p> <p>Muscles of Facial Expression 144</p> <p>Other Muscles of the Head 144</p> <p>Muscles of the Trunk and Neck 145</p> <p>Extensors of the Vertebral Column 145</p> <p>Flexors of the Vertebral Column 150</p> <p>Abdominal Muscles 150</p> <p>Muscles of Respiration 151</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: The Equine Foot and Passive Stay Apparatus 153</b></p> <p>Structure of the Foot 154</p> <p>Bones and Cartilages 154</p> <p>Cornified Tissues 155</p> <p>Tendons 159</p> <p>Ligaments 160</p> <p>Synovial Structures 162</p> <p>Function 163</p> <p>Concussion and Storage of Energy 163</p> <p>Stay Apparatus 163</p> <p>Thoracic Limb 164</p> <p>Pelvic Limb 166</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle 171</b></p> <p>Skeletal Muscle 172</p> <p>Structure 172</p> <p>Excitation, Contraction, and Relaxation 175</p> <p>Strength of Contraction 179</p> <p>Drugs That Affect Skeletal Muscle Function 181</p> <p>Types of Muscle Contraction 182</p> <p>Smooth Muscle 182</p> <p>Structure 183</p> <p>Stress–Relaxation 183</p> <p>Contraction and Relaxation 184</p> <p>Role and Sources of Calcium 184</p> <p>Action Potentials and Slow Waves 185</p> <p>Autonomic Innervation 186</p> <p>Cardiac Muscle 187</p> <p>Excitation and Contraction 187</p> <p>Cardiac Hypertrophy 188</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Anatomy of the Nervous System 189</b></p> <p>Microscopic Neuroanatomy 192</p> <p>Embryology 194</p> <p>Central Nervous System 197</p> <p>Brain 197</p> <p>Meninges 200</p> <p>Spinal Cord 202</p> <p>Peripheral Nervous System 205</p> <p>Spinal Nerves 205</p> <p>Cranial Nerves 206</p> <p>Autonomic Nervous System 206</p> <p>Sympathetic Nervous System 208</p> <p>Parasympathetic Nervous System 211</p> <p>Enteric Nervous System 212</p> <p><b>Chapter 11:Physiology of the Nervous System 213</b></p> <p>Functional Regions of the Neuron 214</p> <p>Physiology of the Nerve Impulse 214</p> <p>Conduction Velocity and Myelination 216</p> <p>Synaptic Transmission 217</p> <p>Neurotransmitters 220</p> <p>Neural Control of Skeletal Muscle 221</p> <p>Reflexes Involving Skeletal Muscle Contraction 222</p> <p>Voluntary Movement 223</p> <p>Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System 224</p> <p>Regulation of Autonomic Nervous System Activity 224</p> <p>Autonomic Neurotransmitters and Their Receptors 226</p> <p>Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System 227</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Sense Organs 229</b></p> <p>Sensory Receptors 230</p> <p>Somatosensation 232</p> <p>Pain 232</p> <p>Proprioception 233</p> <p>Touch 234</p> <p>Visceral Sensations 234</p> <p>Chemical Senses 234</p> <p>Gustation 234</p> <p>Olfaction 235</p> <p>Hearing and Balance 236</p> <p>External Ear 236</p> <p>Middle Ear 238</p> <p>Internal Ear 238</p> <p>Physiology of Hearing 239</p> <p>Mechanisms of Balance 242</p> <p>Vision 245</p> <p>Ocular Adnexa 245</p> <p>Globe 247</p> <p>Lens 250</p> <p>Visual Field and Light Path 251</p> <p>Visual Pathways of the Brain 251</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Endocrinology 253</b></p> <p>Hormones and Their Receptors 254</p> <p>Chemical Classes of Hormones 254</p> <p>Eicosanoids 255</p> <p>Hormone Receptors 256</p> <p>Cellular Effects of Peptide</p> <p>Hormones 256</p> <p>Cellular Effects of Steroid and Thyroid Hormones 259</p> <p>Negative and Positive Feedback Regulation 259</p> <p>Hypothalamopituitary Axis 260</p> <p>Hormones of the Neurohypophysis 262</p> <p>Hormones of the Adenohypophysis 263</p> <p>Growth Hormone 263</p> <p>Adrenocorticotropic Hormone 264</p> <p>Thyroid‐Stimulating Hormone 265</p> <p>Other Endocrine Glands 268</p> <p>Parathyroid Glands 268</p> <p>Pancreatic Islets 270</p> <p>Epiphysis (Pineal Gland) 271</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: The Integument 273</b></p> <p>Integument 274</p> <p>Skin 274</p> <p>Epidermis 274</p> <p>Dermis 275</p> <p>Hypodermis 276</p> <p>Adnexa of the Skin 276</p> <p>Hair 276</p> <p>Glands 278</p> <p>Modified Epidermis 279</p> <p>Hooves 280</p> <p>Horns 282</p> <p>Dewclaws 283</p> <p>Chestnuts and Ergots 283</p> <p>Coat Color in Horses 283</p> <p>Wool 285</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Blood and Other Body Fluids 287</b></p> <p>Blood 288</p> <p>Formed Elements of Blood and Hematopoiesis 289</p> <p>Erythrocytes 290</p> <p>Platelets 293</p> <p>Leukocytes 294</p> <p>Plasma and Serum 295</p> <p>Blood pH 296</p> <p>Hemostasis and Coagulation 296</p> <p>Platelets and the Endothelium 297</p> <p>Intrinsic and Extrinsic Coagulation Pathways 297</p> <p>Lymph 300</p> <p>Serous Fluids 300</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Body Defenses and the Immune System 301</b></p> <p>Nonspecific Defenses 302</p> <p>Specific Immune Response 304</p> <p>B Lymphocytes 304</p> <p>Immunoglobulins 305</p> <p>T Cells and Cell‐Mediated Immunity 306</p> <p>Lymphocyte Origin, Development, and Residence 308</p> <p>Active and Passive Immunities 308</p> <p>Immunological Surveillance 308</p> <p>Lymphatic System 309</p> <p>Lymphatic Vessels 309</p> <p>Lymph Nodes 309</p> <p>Spleen 312</p> <p>Thymus 313</p> <p>Tonsils 314</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System 315</b></p> <p>Heart 316</p> <p>Pericardium 316</p> <p>Cardiac Anatomy 317</p> <p>Vessels 320</p> <p>Blood Vessels 320</p> <p>Lymphatic Vessels 320</p> <p>Pulmonary Circulation 320</p> <p>Systemic Circulation 321</p> <p>Aorta 322</p> <p>Arterial Distribution to the Head 323</p> <p>Arterial Distribution to the</p> <p>Thoracic Limb 323</p> <p>Arterial Distribution to the Pelvic Limb 324</p> <p>Veins 325</p> <p>Cranial Vena Cava 326</p> <p>Caudal Vena Cava 327</p> <p>Portal System 327</p> <p>Fetal Circulation 327</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Physiology of the Heart and</b></p> <p>Circulation 331</p> <p>Basic Design and Function of the Cardiovascular System 332</p> <p>Cardiac Cycle 333</p> <p>Systole 336</p> <p>Diastole 336</p> <p>Heart Sounds and Murmurs 336</p> <p>Imaging the Heart 337</p> <p>Electrical Activity of the Heart 337</p> <p>Sinoatrial Node and Heart Rate 337</p> <p>Atrioventricular Node and Other Specialized Conductive Cells in the Heart 339</p> <p>Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias 339</p> <p>Cardiac Output and Its Regulation 340</p> <p>Ventricular Filling and Stroke Volume 340</p> <p>Cardiac Contractility and Stroke Volume 341</p> <p>Structure and Function of Blood Vessels 341</p> <p>Microscopic Structure of Blood Vessels 341</p> <p>Function of Blood Vessels 342</p> <p>Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure and Blood Volume 344</p> <p>Neural Reflexes 345</p> <p>Humoral Agents 345</p> <p>Paracrine Agents 346</p> <p>Cardiovascular Function During Exercise and Hypovolemia 346</p> <p><b>Chapter 19 The Respiratory System 349</b></p> <p>Upper Respiratory Tract 350</p> <p>Nose 350</p> <p>Paranasal Sinuses 352</p> <p>Pharynx 354</p> <p>Larynx 354</p> <p>Trachea and Bronchi 357</p> <p>Thorax 357</p> <p>Lungs 358</p> <p>Pleura 360</p> <p>Physiology of Respiration 360</p> <p>Ventilation 360</p> <p>Gas Exchange 363</p> <p>Gas Transport in Blood 365</p> <p>Control of Ventilation 366</p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Anatomy of the Digestive System 369</b></p> <p>Organization of the Digestive System 370</p> <p>Mouth 371</p> <p>Teeth 372</p> <p>Tongue 377</p> <p>Pharynx 378</p> <p>Tonsils 378</p> <p>Esophagus 380</p> <p>Simple Stomach 380</p> <p>Ruminant Stomach 381</p> <p>Ruminoreticulum 384</p> <p>Omasum 385</p> <p>Abomasum 385</p> <p>Small Intestine 385</p> <p>Large Intestine 387</p> <p>Ruminants 387</p> <p>Pig 387</p> <p>Horse 388</p> <p>Peritoneal Features 388</p> <p>Accessory Digestive Organs 389</p> <p>Salivary Glands 389</p> <p>Pancreas 389</p> <p>Liver 391</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Physiology of Digestion 395</b></p> <p>Pregastric Physiology 397</p> <p>Prehension and Chewing 397</p> <p>Saliva and Salivary Glands 397</p> <p>Swallowing 398</p> <p>Ruminant Forestomach 398</p> <p>Fermentative Digestion 398</p> <p>Forestomach Motility 400</p> <p>Reticular, or Esophageal, Groove 400</p> <p>Omasum 401</p> <p>Gastric Physiology 401</p> <p>Gastric Glands and Secretions 401</p> <p>Gastric Motility 402</p> <p>Physiology of the Small Intestine, Exocrine Pancreas, and Liver 403</p> <p>Small Intestine Secretions and Motility 403</p> <p>Exocrine Pancreas 404</p> <p>Liver Digestive Function and Secretion of Bile 406</p> <p>Nutrient Absorption in the Small Intestine 407</p> <p>Physiology of the Cecum and Colon 409</p> <p>Cecum and Colon of the Horse 410</p> <p>Rectum and Defecation 410</p> <p>Neuroendocrine Control of Feeding 411</p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Nutrition and Metabolism 413</b></p> <p>Nutrition 414</p> <p>Metabolism 414</p> <p>Absorptive State: Anabolism 415</p> <p>Postabsorptive State: Catabolism 417</p> <p>Energy Needs During Exercise 418</p> <p>Blood Glucose in Ruminants 419</p> <p>Ketosis 419</p> <p><b>Chapter 23: The Urinary System 421</b></p> <p>Anatomy of the Kidney 422</p> <p>Blood and Nerve Supply 424</p> <p>Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Urethra 424</p> <p>Micturition 426</p> <p>Overview of Function and Histology</p> <p>of the Kidneys 426</p> <p>Glomerular Filtration 429</p> <p>Proximal Tubule Transport 430</p> <p>Concentration and Dilution of Urine: Role of the Loop of Henle and Collecting Duct Transport 431</p> <p>Sodium Chloride and Water Reabsorption by the Loop of Henle 432</p> <p>Collecting Duct Transport and Antidiuretic Hormone 433</p> <p>Osmotic Regulation of Antidiuretic</p> <p>Hormone 434</p> <p>Polyuria and Polydipsia 434</p> <p>Sodium, Potassium, and Aldosterone 434</p> <p>Urine Acidification 436</p> <p>Regulation of Acid‐Base Balance 436</p> <p>Extracellular and Intracellular Buffers 436</p> <p>Classification of Alkalosis and Acidosis and Compensation 438</p> <p><b>Chapter 24: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System 441</b></p> <p>Testis 442</p> <p>Epididymis 444</p> <p>Ductus Deferens 444</p> <p>Scrotum 445</p> <p>Inguinal Canal 447</p> <p>Descent of the Testis 447</p> <p>Castration 449</p> <p>Accessory Sex Glands 449</p> <p>Ampullae 450</p> <p>Vesicular Glands 450</p> <p>Prostate Gland 450</p> <p>Bulbourethral Glands 451</p> <p>Penis 451</p> <p>Prepuce 453</p> <p>Muscles of the Male Genitalia 453</p> <p>Blood and Nerve Supply of the Male Genitalia 453</p> <p><b>Chapter 25: Physiology of Male Reproduction 455</b></p> <p>Seminiferous Tubules and Spermatogenesis 456</p> <p>Seminiferous Tubules 456</p> <p>Germ Cells and Spermatogenesis 457</p> <p>Spermatozoa Morphology</p> <p>and Spermatogenesis 457</p> <p>Rates and Timing of Spermatogenesis 460</p> <p>Epididymis 460</p> <p>Semen and Semen Technology 461</p> <p>Hormones of Male Reproduction 462</p> <p>Endocrine Regulation of Testicular Function 462</p> <p>Testosterone and Its Effects 463</p> <p>Erection and Ejaculation 463</p> <p><b>Chapter 26: Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 465</b></p> <p>Ovaries 466</p> <p>Uterine Tubes 468</p> <p>Uterus 469</p> <p>Vagina 471</p> <p>Vestibule and Vulva 472</p> <p>Blood and Nerve Supply of the Female Reproductive Tract 473</p> <p><b>Chapter 27: The Ovary and Estrous Cycles 475</b></p> <p>Oogenesis 476</p> <p>Secondary Follicles 476</p> <p>Hormones and Follicular Development 477</p> <p>Ovulation 481</p> <p>Luteinizing Hormone Surge 481</p> <p>Spontaneous and Reflex Ovulators 481</p> <p>Seasonal Transition 481</p> <p>Corpus Luteum 482</p> <p>Phases of the Estrous Cycle 483</p> <p>Proestrus 484</p> <p>Estrus 484</p> <p>Metestrus 484</p> <p>Diestrus and Anestrus 484</p> <p>Puberty 484</p> <p>Specifics of Selected Estrous Cycles 485</p> <p>Mare 485</p> <p>Cow 485</p> <p>Ewe 486</p> <p>Sow 487</p> <p><b>Chapter 28:Pregnancy and Parturition 489</b></p> <p>Fertilization 490</p> <p>Spermatozoa Transport and Viability 490</p> <p>Gamete Fusion and Early Embryonic Development 491</p> <p>Implantation and Placentation 493</p> <p>Hormones of Pregnancy 496</p> <p>Progesterone 496</p> <p>Equine Chorionic Gonadotrophin 497</p> <p>Relaxin 497</p> <p>Pregnancy Diagnosis 497</p> <p>Parturition 498</p> <p>Late Gestation 498</p> <p>Initiation of Parturition 498</p> <p>Oxytocin 499</p> <p>Fetal Presentations and Delivery 499</p> <p>Dystocia 500</p> <p><b>Chapter 29: Anatomy and Physiology of the Mammary Glands 501</b></p> <p>Mammary Glands of the Cow 502</p> <p>Suspensory Apparatus 504</p> <p>Blood Supply 504</p> <p>Lymphatic Vessels 506</p> <p>Microscopic Anatomy of the Mammary Gland 506</p> <p>Mammary Glands of Sheep and Goats 508</p> <p>Mammary Glands of Swine 508</p> <p>Mammary Glands of the Horse 509</p> <p>Physiology of Lactation 509</p> <p>Composition of Milk 509</p> <p>Milk Secretion 510</p> <p>Lactogenesis 511</p> <p>Galactogenesis 512</p> <p>Milk Ejection or Letdown 513</p> <p>Colostrum 514</p> <p>Cessation of Lactation 515</p> <p><b>Chapter 30: Poultry 517</b></p> <p>Integument 518</p> <p>Body Design 520</p> <p>Skeleton and Bone 522</p> <p>Musculature 524</p> <p>Gastrointestinal System 524</p> <p>Respiratory System 527</p> <p>Ventilation and Gas Exchange 528</p> <p>Cardiovascular System 530</p> <p>Lymphatic System 531</p> <p>Urinary System 531</p> <p>Female Reproductive System 534</p> <p>Egg Formation and Oviposition 535</p> <p>Male Reproductive System 537</p> <p>Sex Chromosomes 538</p> <p>Reproduction and Photoperiods 538</p> <p>Appendix: Abbreviations 539</p> <p>Bibliography 545</p> <p>Index 547</p> <p> </p>

<p><b>The authors</b> <p><b>Anna Dee Fails,</b> DVM, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. <p><b>Christianne Magee,</b> DVM, PhD, Dip ACT, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

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