Canine Muscle Anatomy, Simplified

A digital reference guide for veterinary rehabilitation professionals, students, and practitioners looking for a clear, visual, and practical approach to canine muscle anatomy.

This resource features over 120 individually illustrated skeletal muscles, each with a concise summary of its origin, insertion, innervation, and function—making it easy to understand and apply in clinical practice.

Canine Skull
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Canine Cervical and Thoracic
Canine Neck Cross Section
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Canine Neck and Shoulder
Marinette Teeling

“As a veterinary professional, I can confidently say that this anatomy book is a must-have for anyone in the field. The visuals are absolutely exceptional—clear, detailed, and expertly designed to enhance understanding. Each illustration is a valuable tool for learning, making anatomical concepts much easier to graspand remember. This book will undoubtedly be an asset to students and professionals alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to strengthen their canine anatomy knowledge. It’s a resource you’ll truly gain so much from!”

~ Marinette Teeling
BSc (Physiotherapy), Certificate Canine Nutrition, MS Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy), PGDip Higher Education
Principle of Equine-Librium College

What you will find inside Canine Muscle Anatomy, Simplified:

  • 24 Muscles of the Head & Neck.
  • 15 Muscles of the Back, Thoracic Wall & Abdomen.
  • 29 Muscles of the Forelimb.
  • 31 Muscles of the Hindlimb.
  •  Muscles of the Tail.
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Whether you’re a seasoned Vetrehabber or a student mastering anatomy, this book ensures every muscle you touch is clearly illustrated and easy to reference.

Donna Wills

“I love this book – It’s a fantastic resource! I love that you can easily find a muscle, name, origin, insertion and function, briefly and simply – so it’s a very fast guide if information is required during a consultation! I also think the cross-sectional pictures are outstanding! It really shows what we are working on when we lay our hands on a dog’s body.
Before this resource, a Google search was the fastest way to find a picture or information on a muscle. Now I have this at hand if I need to visualise a muscle or show the caregiver. I recommend this book for any student or qualified MSK practitioner!”

~ Donna Wills
RVN, PgCert A Phys, MIRVAP(VP)
Author of The Best Goodbye

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Canine Forepaw
Canine Pelvis
Canine Pelvis Sacrum and Hip