Atlas of canine arthrology - Updated edition

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This work is intended as a practical atlas that provides a comprehensive description of the anatomy of each component found in a dog?s articulations. However, in this updated edition of Atlas of Canine Arthrology, the information provided in the previous version has been enhanced and complemented with new tools, 3D animations, and self-evaluation tests that will help readers acquire knowledge and form a better understanding of joint anatomy and function? elements of great importance for each dog?s physical health and well-being.

KEY FEATURES:

? Detailed description of each joint accompanied by high-quality graphical material.

? High quality illustrations.

? 3D animations that allow the reader to visualise the joints in all possible positions.

? Self-assessment tests that allow readers to consolidate their knowledge.

Authors:

JES?S LABORDA VAL

Professor at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza?s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) since

1989.

JULIO GIL GARC?A

Lecturer at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza?s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine).

MIGUEL GIMENO DOM?NGUEZ

Lecturer at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza?s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine).

Table of Contents

1. ?General aspects

? ? ?Angles and joints

? ? ?Characteristics of articular cartilage

? ? ?Ossification of the thoracic limb

? ? ?Ossification of the pelvic limb

? ? ?Characteristics of the synovial joint

2. Head and axial region

? ? ?Joints of the head

? ? ?Joints of the vertebral column

? ? ?Joints between vertebrae and ribs

? ? ?Joints of the sternum

? ? ?Joints of the thoracic limb

? ? ?Joints of the pelvic limb

? ? ?Self-assessment

3. Thoracic limb

? ? ?Joints

? ? ?Self-Assessment

4. Pelvic limb

? ? ? Joints

? ? ? Self-assessment

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