
A compact yet thorough guide, this work offers veterinary students and practitioners a quick‑reference companion for understanding animal anatomy. Designed with the busy clinician in mind, it distills each organ’s structure and function into clear, concise entries that are easy to consult during study or practice.
The text walks the reader through the major systems—bones, joints, muscles, digestive and urinary organs, the heart and vessels, the nervous system, and even the horse’s foot—each illustrated with detailed plates. Along the way it introduces key comparative concepts such as analogy and homology, helping readers see how form relates to function across species.
Beyond the illustrations, the book stresses hands‑on learning, encouraging regular dissection to reinforce the visual material. Its straightforward explanations make it a practical aid for anyone looking to master the fundamentals of veterinary anatomy while staying focused on real‑world applications.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (143K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-12-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1880
A practical early-20th-century veterinary writer, he focused on making animal care clear and useful for stock owners as well as professionals. His surviving books show a hands-on interest in the health of horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.
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