Vertebrates - Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution (gnv64)

Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution
by Kenneth Kardong
McGraw-Hill Science | February 2011 | ISBN-10: 0073524239 | PDF | 816 pages | 146 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Vertebrates-Comparative-Anatomy-Function-Evolution/dp/0073524239

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 context. Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.

About the Author
Ken Kardong is a professor in the zoology department at Washington State University, Pullman, WA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and his MS and BA from the University of Washington. In addition to teaching comparative anatomy and evolution, Ken is also involved in developing software programs for use in the laboratory sections of these courses.

Brief Contents
CHAPTER one INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER two ORIGIN OF CHORDATES 48
CHAPTER three THE VERTEBRATE STORY 82
CHAPTER four BIOLOGICAL DESIGN 128
CHAPTER five LIFE HISTORY 161
CHAPTER six INTEGUMENT 212
CHAPTER seven SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE SKULL 240
CHAPTER eight SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE AXIAL SKELETON 294
CHAPTER nine SKELETAL SYSTEM: THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON 325
CHAPTER ten THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM 372
CHAPTER eleven THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 413
CHAPTER twelve THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 451
CHAPTER thirteen THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 503
CHAPTER fourteen THE UROGENITAL SYSTEM 545
CHAPTER fifteen THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 592
CHAPTER sixteen THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 625
CHAPTER seventeen SENSORY ORGANS 671
CHAPTER eighteen CONCLUSIONS 714