This work is intended as a practical atlas that provides a comprehensive description of the anatomy of each component found in a dog’s articulations. However, in this updated edition of Atlas of Canine Arthrology, the information provided in the previous version has been enhanced and complemented with new tools, 3D animations, and self-evaluation tests that will help readers acquire knowledge and form a better understanding of joint anatomy and function– elements of great importance for each dog’s physical health and well-being.

KEY FEATURES:

➜ Detailed description of each joint accompanied by high-quality graphical material.

➜ High quality illustrations.

➜ 3D animations that allow the reader to visualise the joints in all possible positions.

➜ Self-assessment tests that allow readers to consolidate their knowledge.

Authors:

JESÚS LABORDA VAL

Professor at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) since 1989.

JULIO GIL GARCÍA

Lecturer at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine).

MIGUEL GIMENO DOMÍNGUEZ

Lecturer at the Department of Animal Anatomy, Embryology, and Genetics (University of Zaragoza’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine).

Table of Contents

1. General aspects

     Angles and joints

     Characteristics of articular cartilage

     Ossification of the thoracic limb

     Ossification of the pelvic limb

     Characteristics of the synovial joint

2. Head and axial region

     Joints of the head

     Joints of the vertebral column

     Joints between vertebrae and ribs

     Joints of the sternum

     Joints of the thoracic limb

     Joints of the pelvic limb

     Self-assessment

3. Thoracic limb

     Joints

     Self-Assessment

4. Pelvic limb

      Joints

      Self-assessment