Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Volume 2, The Horse, 2e

363 Pages·2011·119.37 MB·English

by  Raymond R. Ashdown BVSc PhD MRCVS

Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy
Volume 2
The Horse
Commissioning Editor: Robert Edwards
Development Editor: Lynn Watt/Ailsa Laing
Project Manager: Nancy Arnott
Designer/Design Direction: Stewart Larking
Illustration Manager: Merlyn Harvey
Illustrator: Samantha Elmhurst
Color Atlas
of Veterinary
Anatomy
Volume 2
The Horse
Second Edition
Raymond R. Ashdown
With radiographs provided by
BVSc PhD MRCVS Elizabeth A. Baines
Emeritus Reader in Veterinary Anatomy
MA VetMB DVR DipECVDI MRCVS
University of London
Lecturer in Veterinary Radiology
London
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Royal Veterinary College
Stanley H. Done London
BA BVetMed PhD DECPHM DECVP FRCVS FRCPath
Visiting Professor of Veterinary Pathology
University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Glasgow
Former Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy
Royal Veterinary College
London
Photography by
Susan A. Evans
MIScT AIMI MIAS
Former Chief Technician in Anatomy
Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences
Royal Veterinary College
London
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PREFACE
This book is intended for veterinary students and practising veterinary The dissections follow the pattern of prosections that were used for
surgeons. Important features of topographical anatomy are presented teaching at the Royal Veterinary College for many years.
in a series of full-colour photographs of detailed dissections. The The aim of these dissections and photographs is to reveal the topog-
structures are identifi ed in accompanying coloured line drawings, and raphy of the animal as it would be presented to the veterinary surgeon
the nomenclature is based on that of the Nomina Anatomica Veteri- during a routine clinical examination. Therefore, lateral views pre-
naria (1992). Latin terms are used for muscles, arteries, veins, lymphat- dominate and we have, as far as possible, avoided photographs of
ics and nerves, but anglicized terms are used for most other structures. parts removed from the body or the use of views from unusual angles,
When necessary, information needed for interpretation of the photo- or of unusual body positions. It is our earnest hope that this book will
graphs is given in the captions. Each section begins with photographs enable students and veterinary surgeons to see, beneath the outer
of regional surface features taken before dissection, and complemen- surface of the animals entrusted to their care, the muscles, bones,
tary photographs of an articulated equine skeleton illustrate the vessels, nerves and viscera that go to make up each region of the body
important palpable bony features of these regions. The dissections and and each organ system.
photographs have been specially prepared for this book. A signifi cant difference between this and previous editions of the
The horses used for this work were ponies of various ages and types volume is the addition of radiographs and scans which are placed in
(two stallions, one gelding, three mares and several colt foals). The a new chapter at the end of the book. A second major difference is the
specimens were embalmed, for the most part, in the standing position inclusion of clinical notes at the beginning of each main chapter. These
using methods routinely employed in the Department of Anatomy at notes highlight the areas of anatomy which are of particular clinical
the Royal Veterinary College. Every effort was made to ensure that signifi cance. Finally, over 100 self-assessment questions are available
the fi nal position corresponded to that of normal level standing. In online with this new edition.
four cases red neoprene latex was injected into the arteries and blue We feel that these additions to the book add considerably to its
neoprene latex was also injected into the veins of the pregnant mare. usefulness, especially to the aspiring veterinary surgeon.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The dissections and photography for this book were carried out at the The idea of producing an atlas of equine anatomy was based on our
Royal Veterinary College, University of London. We are grateful to yearly teaching program of equine prosection. And we are very grate-
the Department of Anatomy for the provision of specialized facilities, ful to the project editor, designer and illustrator for their hard work
without which this work could not have been possible. In particular and for sustaining us with their optimism and enthusiasm.
we would like to thank Stephen W. Barnett, BA, MIST, formerly Lizza Baines provided the radiographs for this new edition with
Chief Technician in Anatomy, for advice and assistance. The task of Elsevier and we are very grateful to her for help with all aspects of the
preparing and caring for the specimens before and during dissection new chapter on radiographical imaging.
was undertaken by Douglas Hopkins and Andrew Crook. The photo-
graphs for Figs 8.31–8.35 were taken by Alan Coombs (Department London 2011 RRA
of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Bristol) and those for Figs SD
8.48–8.53 were taken by Malcolm Parsons (Department of Veterinary
Surgery, University of Bristol).
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CONTENTS
Introduction xi 6
The Hindlimb 185
1
The Head (including 7
the skin) 1
The Foot 225
2
8
The Neck 55
The Pelvis (including
the spine) 269
3
The Forelimb 73 9
Diagnostic Imaging of the
4
Head, Withers, Manus
and Pes 325
The Thorax 109
5
Index 345
The Abdomen 143
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