Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales

An Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales is a detailed, fully illustrated atlas on the anatomy and morphology of dolphins. The book provides basic knowledge on anatomical structures, in particular, soft tissues, and functions as a standalone reference work for dissecting rooms and labs, and for those sampling stranded and by-caught dolphins in the field. As a supplement to Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function, this atlas will be of great interest to the scientific community, including veterinarians and biologists. With a modern approach to dolphin anatomy and morphology, this atlas provides the extensive knowledge necessary to practitioners.

The conceptual clarity, precision, and comprehensive and updated display of the topographical anatomy of the dolphin’s body in the atlas supports and illustrates the authors’ related work, serving as a comprehensive reference for those who are more specifically interested in the details of dolphin anatomy and morphology.

Functions as a helpful method for demonstrating the animal’s anatomy prior to dissection, and for teaching anatomy Provides a unique and authoritative resource that explicitly relates the gross and microscopic anatomy of dolphin organs and tissuesOffers a single reference source and useful teaching tool for visualizing the integrated dolphin body and its components

1. List of Species and List of Species Contents
2. Skin
3. Locomotory System
4. Respiratory System and Circulatory System, including Lymphatics Thymus and Spleen
5. Head and Sensory Systems
6. Nervous System
7. Body Control: Endocrine System and Peripheral Nervous System
8. Digestive System
9. Urinary and Genital System
10. Regional Anatomy Including Developmental Anatomy
11. References and Further Reading