Handbook of Vertebrate Dissection, Vol. 3: How to Dissect a Rodent (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Newell Martin

9780265747261: Handbook of Vertebrate Dissection, Vol. 3: How to Dissect a Rodent (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265747260 ISBN 13: 9780265747261

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Learn practical rodent anatomy with hands-on dissection guidance you can trust.

This classic, step-by-step guide is designed for the dissection table, helping students learn the common structural features of a mammal through careful study of the brown rat. It emphasizes practical technique and clear observation over theory alone, making it a reliable companion to demonstrations and lab work.

Organized to mirror the experience of dissecting a rodent, the book starts with external features and proceeds through the head, thorax, and abdomen. It also covers the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, and reproductive systems, with careful notes on what to observe at each stage. The text uses concrete, diagnostic detail to help learners identify key structures on a typical mammalian specimen.

Step-by-step dissection sequences that match how a rat is typically studied in a lab setting
Clear descriptions of external features, organ positions, and major anatomical landmarks
Guidance on observing internal anatomy, including the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, and related structures
Context for understanding mammalian anatomy while focusing on practical technique

Ideal for students and educators involved in comparative anatomy, veterinary studies, or hands-on biology labs.

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