Description
Anatomy and Histology of the Domestic Chicken is a state-of-the-art atlas of avian anatomy that provides a complete collection of both original gross anatomy and histology photographs and texts of all body systems of the birds based on the domestic chicken to depict anatomic features. Using cutting-edge technology to create visualizations of anatomic structures, this exhaustive reference includes both gross anatomical structures/organs and their histological details next to each other. This approach enables readers to understand the macro- and micro-pictures of each organ/structure under study. The text includes a total of more than 200 high-resolution, high quality color images and diagrams. Written by two highly qualified professors with significant experience in the field. Key features include: – Musculoskeletal characteristics including cartilage and bone formation and classification, as well as flight and ambulatory muscles; – digestive system, including the beak, esophagus, crop, proventriculus, ventriculus, intestines, and accessory glands; – respiratory system, including external nares, nasal cavity, trachea, upper larynx, syrinx, lungs, and air sacs; – endocrine system, including pituitary, pineal, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid, and parathyroid glands and more… 267 p.
- Wael Khamas, Editor. BVMS, MS, PhD; Currently Professor of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA (USA).
- Josep Rutllant, Editor. DVM, PhD; Professor of Anatomy and Embryology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2024-05 – Wiley-Blackwell; Copyright © 2024 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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