Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology - by Etsuro E Uemura (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology introduces the fundamentals of veterinary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, demonstrating structure and function as it relates to clinical applications with a highly visual approach.

• Offers a straightforward yet comprehensive introduction to structure and function of the nervous system
• Demonstrates the relevance of the basic principles to the clinical setting
• Illustrates concepts using line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs
• Includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers and the figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/uemura/neuroanatomy

From the Back Cover

Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology introduces the fundamentals of veterinary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, demonstrating structure and function as it relates to clinical applications. Taking a highly visual approach, the book uses 334 line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs to depict the concepts discussed in the book. With clinically oriented information throughout, the book provides simple and easily understood, yet thorough, explanations of the structure and function of the nervous system.

A companion website offers review questions and answers and the images from the book. Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology provides a practical guide to the foundations of canine neuroanatomy that will be invaluable for veterinary students and residents, neuroscience students, and practicing veterinarians.

Key features

• Offers a straightforward yet comprehensive introduction to structure and function of the nervous system
• Demonstrates the relevance of the basic principles to the clinical setting
• Illustrates concepts using line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs
• Includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers and the figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/uemura/neuroanatomy

Review Quotes

"This excellent and scientifically detailed book is a much-needed introduction for first year veterinarians." (Doody's, 8 January 2015)

"The book is reasonably priced and will be a good addition to the libraries of both general practitioners and veterinary students. I definitely recommend this book for students or clinicians who desire more knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the canine nervous system." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 15 June 2016)

About the Author

Etsuro E. Uemura, DVM, MS, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.