Anatomy and Histology of the Laboratory Rat in Toxicology and Biomedical Research

Dr. Robert L. Maynard is the Senior Medical Officer for the Department of Health in London, UKBSc MB BCh FRCP FRCPath FFOM FBTS FRSBHonorary Professor, Institute of Public Health, Birmingham University, UKHonorary Principal Fellow, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London•Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology 1990•Member of the Royal College of Pathologists 1991 awarded after assessment of published works; Fellow 1999•Member of the Royal College of Physicians (by distinction) 1996•Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (by distinction) 1997•Royal College of Physicians: Fellowship by election – May 2002•Fellow of the British Toxicological Society 2008 BDS FRCPath(toxicology)Principal Pathologist, Sequani Limited, Ledbury, United Kingdom•Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists 2002•Author of multiple publications, a book, and poster presentations

"The chapters are thoughtfully organized in a systems-based approach that evolves into more detailed chapters, which highlight specific tissues and organ systems that are commonly viewed as target organs in toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. The tables and diagrams are particularly useful as are the comprehensive bibliographies included at the end of each chapter." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association"This book by Maynard and Downes provides a wonderfully illustrated and detailed treatise on the anatomy and histology of the rat. For researchers and students the book provides a much- needed guide to dissection and preparation of histological sections and, importantly, extensive reference lists for further reading. This is an invaluable resource for those working in the areas of toxicology, anatomy, experimental pathology, physiology, pharmacology and zoology." --EUROTOX

• 1. The Rat’s Place in Nature2. Introduction to Anatomical Terminology3. Introduction to the Skeleton: Bone, Cartilage and Joints4. Vertebrae, Ribs, Sternum, Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles, and Bones of the Limb5. The Skull6. The Musculature of the Rat7. The Cardiovascular System8. Histology of the Vascular System9. The Lymphatic System10. Nasal Cavity11. Larynx12. The Lung13. Alimentary Canal or Gastrointestinal Tract14. Liver15. Exocrine Glands16. Endocrine Glands17. The Urinary Tract18. Male Reproductive System19. Female Reproductive Tract20. The Brain and Spinal Cord21. Peripheral Nervous System22. The Eye23. The Ear24. The Skin or the Integument25. Dissection of the Adult Rat26. Post-Mortem Examination