Anatomy and Physiology

Veterinary Anatomy And Veterinary Physiology

Welcome to the Anatomy and Physiology section of WikiVet. Anatomy is the study of form and structure of organisms, whilst physiology is the study of the function of an organism and the processes, physical, chemical and biological, occuring within it. Here we cover all the anatomical and physiological points that make up our domestic species and exotic species.

Anatomy and Physiology

Alimentary System

Cardiorespiratory System

Developmental Biology

Endocrine System

Integumentary System

Lymphatic System

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Special Senses

Reproductive System

Urinary System

Histology

Classification of Tissues

• Epithelia
• Connective tissue
• Supportive tissue
• Nervous tissue

Organic Systems

• Cardiovascular System

1. Blood vessels
2. Heart
3. Lymphatic vessels

• Lymphatic System

1. Primary lymphatic organs
2. Secondary lymphatic organs
3. Diffuse lymphatic tissue

• Digestive System

1. Oral cavity and Oesophagus
2. Gastrointestinal system
3. Accessory digestive organs

• Endocrine System

1. Hypophysis
2. Epiphysis
3. Thyroid and Parathyroid
4. Pancreas
5. Adrenal glands
6. Endocrine part of Testes and Ovaries
7. Diffuse endocrine tissue

• Excretory System

1. Kidney
2. Bladder, Urether and Urethra

• Reproductive System

1. Female reproductive organs
2. Male reproductive organs

• Respiratory System

1. Extrapulmonary segments
2. Lungs and Intrapulmonary segments

• Integumentum