Dog Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas

Summary

Veterinarians, vet techs, dog breeders, trainers, and show judges will greatly benefit from this canine anatomy coloring atlas. Essential anatomic and physiologic concepts are explained and diseases common to each region are discussed. The 195 black and white line drawings allow readers to color the drawings of the anatomical structures: a 'do it yourself' format that maximizes comprehension and retention.

Table of Contents

Contents

How to Use this Coloring Atlas
Surface of the Body
Plate 1 Regions of the Dog’s Body
Plate 2 Directional Terms
Plate 3 Body Planes
Plate 4 Anatomy of Canine Skin
Plate 5 Functions of Canine Skin
Plate 6 Types of Hair Coats
Organs of Movement: Bones, Joints, and Muscles
Plate 7 Skeleton of the Dog
Plate 8 Vertebral Column
Plate 9 Ribs and Sternum
Plate 10 Anatomy of a Long Bone
Plate 11 Bone Development
Plate 12 Bones of the Shoulder, Arm, and Forearm
Plate 13 Carpal, Metacarpal, and Digital Bones
Plate 14 Structure of Joints
Plate 15 Joints of the Forelimb
Plate 16 Fascia
Plate 17 Superficial Muscles of the Dog
Plate 18 Deeper Muscles
Plate 19 Deeper Shoulder and Arm Muscles
Plate 20 Forearm and Forefoot Muscles
Plate 21 Forelimb Nerves
Plate 22 Forelimb Blood Vessels
Plate 23 The Dog’s Feet (Paws)
Plate 24 Types of Feet (Paws)
Plate 25 Bones of the Pelvis
Plate 26 Bones of the Thigh and Leg
Plate 27 Bones of the Tarsus
Plate 28 Joints of the Hindlimb
Plate 29 Hip Joint
Plate 30 Stifle Joint
Plate 31 Hindlimb Muscles – Lateral Views
Plate 32 Hindlimb Muscles – Medial Views
Plate 33 Hindlimb Nerves
Plate 34 Hindlimb Blood Vessels
Plate 35 Back and Neck Muscles
Plate 36 Tails
Plate 37 Forelimb Conformation
Plate 38 Hindlimb Conformation
The Dog’s Head
Plate 39 The Skull and Associated Bones
Plate 40 Cavities and Openings in the Skull
Plate 41 Types of Skulls
Plate 42 The Eye and Accessory Ocular Structures
Plate 43 The Dog’s Nose
Plate 44 The Dog’s Ear
Plate 45 External Ear Types
Plate 46 Lateral Structures of the Head
Plate 47 Ventral Structures of the Head
Digestive System
Plate 48 The Dog’s Teeth
Plate 49 Dental Variations in Dogs
Plate 50 Salivary Glands
Plate 51 Oral Cavity, Tongue, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Plate 52 Contents of the Abdominal Cavity
Plate 53 Stomach and Small Intestine
Plate 54 Liver and Pancreas
Plate 55 Large Intestine, Anus, and Anal Sacs
Body Cavities and Serous Membranes
Plate 56 Body Cavities and Serous Membranes
Plate 57 In Place Positions of Internal Organs
Cardiovascular System
Plate 58 Major Circulatory Patterns
Plate 59 The Canine Heart
Plate 60 Vessels and Related Organs in the Thoracic Cavity
Plate 61 Vessels of the Abdominal Cavity
Plate 62 Superficial Vessels of the Head and Neck
Plate 63 The Dog’s Pulse. Venipuncture Sites
Immune System
Plate 64 Bone Marrow, Thymus, and Spleen
Plate 65 Lymph Nodes and Lymph Vessels
Plate 66 TonsilsRespiratory System
Plate 67 Nasal Cavity and Nasopharynx
Plate 68 Larynx
Plate 69 Trachea and Lungs
Urinary System
Plate 70 Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
Female Reproductive System
Plate 71 Vulva and Vagina
Plate 72 Uterus, Uterine Tubes, and Ovaries
Plate 73 Fetal Membranes. The Placenta
Plate 74 Parturition
Plate 75 Canine Mammary Glands
Male Reproductive System
Plate 76 Genital Organs of the Dog
Plate 77 Prostate Gland. Penis
Plate 78 Descent of the Canine Testes
Nervous System
Plate 79 The Dog’s Brain
Plate 80 Cranial Nerves
Plate 81 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Plate 82 Autonomic Nervous System
Plate 83 Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Endocrine System
Plate 84 Locations of Major Endocrine Organs
Index