CONTENTS 



PART 1 

 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HORSE 



CHAPTER I 



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Chahactbristics of the Animal Body 17 



Definitions and Classifications 17 



The Chemistry of the Animal Body 19 



The Cells of the Animal Body 22 



The Tissues of the Animal Body 26 



The Organs of the Animal Body 31 



CHAPTER II 



The Skeletal System 33 



Kinds and Uses of Bones 33 



Bones of the Axial Skeleton 34 



Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton 39 



Joints 49 



CHAPTER III 



The Muscular System 52 



Voluntary Muscles 53 



Chemistry and Physiology of Muscles 56 



Involimtary Muscles 58 



CHAPTER IV 



The Digestive System 60 



The Organs of Digestion 61 



Secretion, Digestion, and Absorption 75 



The Ductless Glands and Their Functions 86 



CHAPTER V 



The Respiratory System 89 



The Organs of Respiration 89 



The Physiology of Respiration 92 



The Chemistry of Respiration 96 



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