Comparative anatomy of the vertebrates

By: Kent, George CContributor(s): Carr, Robert KMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Boston : McGraw Hill, c2001Edition: 9th editionDescription: xvii, 524 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cmISBN: 0073038695 ; 9780073038698Subject(s): Vertebrates | Anatomy, ComparativeDDC classification: 591.4 Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction -- Concepts, premises, and pioneers -- Protochordates and the origin of craniates -- Parade of the craniates in time and taxa -- Early craniate morphogenesis -- Integument -- Mineralized tissues: an introduction to the skeleton -- Vertebrae, ribs, and sterna -- Skull and visceral skeleton -- Girdles, fins, limbs and locomotions -- Muscles -- Digestive system -- Respiratory system -- Circulatory system -- Urogenital system -- Nervous system -- Sense organs -- Endocrine organs.
Summary: Deemed a classic for its reading level and high-quality illustrations, this respected text is ideal for your one-semester Comparative Anatomy course. For the ninth edition, George Kent is joined by new co-author Bob Carr.
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Introduction --
Concepts, premises, and pioneers --
Protochordates and the origin of craniates --
Parade of the craniates in time and taxa --
Early craniate morphogenesis --
Integument --
Mineralized tissues: an introduction to the skeleton --
Vertebrae, ribs, and sterna --
Skull and visceral skeleton --
Girdles, fins, limbs and locomotions --
Muscles --
Digestive system --
Respiratory system --
Circulatory system --
Urogenital system --
Nervous system --
Sense organs --
Endocrine organs.

Deemed a classic for its reading level and high-quality illustrations, this respected text is ideal for your one-semester Comparative Anatomy course. For the ninth edition, George Kent is joined by new co-author Bob Carr.

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