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ISE Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution

8th Edition

1260092046 · 9781260092042

By Kenneth Kardong

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… Read More

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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

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.

Updated phylogenetic relationships, specifically the movement of the turtles from the basal group within the tetrapods. The turtles have been moved to the Eureptilia from the Parareptilia. (chapter 3)

Extensive reorganization of The Muscular System chapter. The discussion of electric organs has been moved to the end of the chapter after the more extensive discussion of muscle anatomy and function. The section Embryonic Origin of Muscles is now more focused on the general process of muscle development origns with the discussions of the development of specific muscle groups moved into the context of the anatomy and function of the muscle groups. (chapter 10)

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Figures are used, along with new text, to show modern tools of the trade, insights from new fossils, dinosaur respiration, and cardiovascular shunting.

Cross references direct students to other areas of the text where they can refresh their understanding or clarify an unfamiliar subject.

A glossary of definitions is included at the end of the book with appendices covering vector algebra, International System of Units, common Greek and Latin combining forms, and classification of the chordates.

The use of color has been expanded, which brightens the presentation of the book. Color has also been used to better correlate and compare structures between figures.

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