Lectures on the Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Invertebrate Animals - Couverture souple

Richard Owen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330187253 ISBN 13 : 9781330187258

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the core ideas of invertebrate anatomy and physiology
This volume presents the introductory lectures in Richard Owen’s course on the comparative anatomy and physiology of the invertebrate animals. It outlines how the Hunterian Collection was assembled and how the lectures organized its demonstrations, linking anatomy with vital functions across the animal kingdom. The book shows how studying animals from simple to complex forms helps medical students understand fundamental bodily systems and their evolution.

The author explains a unifying approach: compare all parts of an organism, then compare across species to reveal how organs work together. The text traces a path from the simplest forms to the most complex structures, illustrating how the nervous, muscular, digestive, and circulatory systems develop and relate to life processes. It also discusses the value of natural science to medical study and the usefulness of zoological and geological context in understanding human biology.

• How comparative anatomy connects structure to function in invertebrates


• How the Hunterian Collection shapes teaching and demonstrations


• Insights into the development and organization of nervous systems across groups


• Context on the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and medical training

Ideal for readers of medical history and students seeking a clear, foundational view of how invertebrate anatomy informs physiology and professional practice.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330187253
• ISBN 13: 9781330187258
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 398
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