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| Unit name |
Veterinary Anatomy |
| Unit code |
ANAT20303 |
| Credit points |
40 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Bob Colborne |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
ANAT10101 & ANAT10102 or other approved unit
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School of Anatomy |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Detailed gross and systemic anatomy of the domestic species (horse, dog, ruminant). Emphasis is placed on the adaptations of structures and systems for their normal environment and diet. Topics covered include the respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, digestive, and muscular systems with emphasis on such functions as locomotion and visceral function. The practical classes in the laboratory will include study of prosected specimens and active dissection on cadaveric animals, as well as surface anatomy on live animals.
Aim:
To develop detailed knowledge of gross and systemic anatomy of the domestic animal species.
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit, students will know:
- The development, structure and function of the visceral systems of domestic species, including their circulatory supply and drainage, lymphatic drainage and nerve supply.
- The development, structure and function of the locomotor system as it relates to the particular locomotor demands of each species.
- The effects of training on C-V, respiratory, and muscular systems in athletic species.
- The concepts underlying the different structural and functional adaptations found across species.
Teaching Information
Lectures: 3 x 1-hour per week
Lab practicals: 1 x 3-hours per week
Tutorials: 6 x 1-hour per term
Assessment Information
- Two 3-hour written examinations (60%), consisting of multiple choice and short essay questions.
- Two 1-hour laboratory exams (30%), consisting of identification and applied knowledge questions.
- Assessed coursework in tutorials (10%).
Reading and References
- Veterinary Anatomy, 3rd ed. (2002) Dyce, Sack and Wensing. Saunders. ISBN 0721689663
- Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Vol. 1 (Ruminants). (1996) Ashdown and Done. Mosby-Wolfe. ISBN 0723426627
- Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Vol. 2 (Horse). (1996) Ashdown and Done.
Mosby-Wolfe. ISBN 0723425744
- Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Vol. 3 (Dog and Cat). (1996) Done and Ashdown. Mosby-Wolfe. ISBN 0397447213
