Miller and Evan’s Anatomy of the Dog

Featuring unparalleled full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions, Miller and Evan’s Anatomy of the Dog, 5th Edition makes it easy to master the intricate details of canine morphology. Content has been updated throughout the text to reflect the latest knowledge regarding the development, structure, and function of the canine body. Chapters in the text are logically organized by body system and written by expert anatomists who lend their extensive knowledge of particular structures. Plus, there’s a special introductory chapter on breed categories from the American Kennel Club to help you understand dog breeds and how they are determined. This new edition also features an enhanced focus on digital radiology and includes upgraded MR and CT scans throughout the text. Most notably, however, are the elaborate full-color illustrations by expert medical illustrators that bring complex anatomy to life in a way that no other vet text can. Overall, Miller and Evan’s Anatomy of the Dog is an invaluable reference for veterinary students, clinicians, technicians, breeders, and animal specialists alike.

New to this edition

    NEW! Co-editor John W. Hermanson joins the team of Evans and de Lahunta to provide further expertise in the areas of anatomy and comparative anatomy.

    NEW! Upgraded digital radiology with a special emphasis on MR and CT scans has been incorporated throughout the text.

Table of Contents:

    The Dog and Its Relatives

    Prenatal Development

    The Integument

    The Skeleton

    Arthrology

    The Muscular System

    The Digestive Apparatus and Abdomen

    The Respiratory System

    The Urogenital System

    The Endocrine System

    The Heart and Arteries

    The Veins

    The Lymphatic System

    Introduction to the Nervous System

    The Autonomic Nervous System

    The Spinal Cord and Meninges

    The Spinal Nerves

    The Brain

    The Cranial Nerves

    The Ear

    The Eye

John W. Hermanson and Alexander de Lahunta

(Howard E. Evans, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY )