Vertebrates : comparative anatomy, function, evolution /

This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a contex...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:QL805 K3.55 2006
Autor principal: Kardong, Kenneth V. (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2006.
Edición:Cuarta edición.
Temas:
Vertebrates > Anatomy
Vertebrates > Physiology
Anatomy, Comparative
Vertebrates > Evolution
Vertebrados > Anatomía
Vertebrados > Fisiología
Anatomía comparada
Vertebrados > Evolución
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Origin of Chordates
  • 3. The Vertebrate Story
  • 4. Biological Design
  • 5. Life History
  • 6. Integument
  • 7. Skeletal System: The Skull
  • 8. Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
  • 9. Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
  • 10. The Muscular System
  • 11. The Respiratory System
  • 12. The Circulatory System
  • 13. The Digestive System
  • 14. The Urogenital System
  • 15. The Endocrine System
  • 16. The Nervous System
  • 17. Sensory Organs
  • 18. Conclusions .

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