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knowledge of Anatomy, an endeavour has been made to illustrate 

 graphically wherever possible, and to reduce the written matter to a 

 minimum. This, it is hoped, will commend itself alike to students and 

 practitioners as being in accordance with modern methods of instruction, 

 which tend towards economy of time and utility rather than the aesthetic 

 side of specific education. 



Indulgence is claimed when digression has occasionally been resorted 

 to, and a little consecutive treatment given where it has been considered 

 that such would add to the utility of the work. 



The writings of McFadyean, Chaveau, Moller, Dollar, Macqueen, 

 Hunting, Quain, and others have been frequently consulted, to which 

 the author wishes to express his indebtedness ; and for facilities to carry 

 out the necessary research work he begs to thank Vice-Chancellor Dale 

 and the authorities of the University of Liverpool. 



His colleagues, Mr. Henry Sumner, M.R.C.V.S., Mr. Stafford 

 Jackson, M.R.C.V.S., and Dr. H. E. Annett, he has also to thank for 

 numerous criticisms and valued suggestions, and also for several specimens 

 for dissection, and lastly, Mr. J. Godber, M.R.C.V.S., for compiling the 

 index and tables of muscles. 



The tables of muscles and nerves and the brief synopses of the arteries 

 are inserted as a means of reference only. 



In submitting this work to the judgment of his fellow Veterinarians, 

 the author does so fully conscious of its numerous imperfections. Never- 

 theless, he hopes it may prove to the busy practitioner a handy means of 

 revising the Anatomy of the seats of the common operations, and to the 

 student a ready aid in the application of his anatomical knowledge to the 

 study and practice of Surgery. It is written with the sole object of 

 contributing in a humble manner to the advancement of that profession 

 of which the author is honoured to be a member. 



The University, Liverpool. 

 July 1906. 



