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250-101 Veterinary Anatomy

Year 1 Veterinary Science.

Coordinator: Dr C S Lee.

Contact: 110 hours of lectures and 216 hours of practical work.

Timetable: Double semester.

Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

Comprehend:

• the terminology of gross anatomy, histology and embryology;
• the relationships between structure and function of each of the following types of anatomical structures: skin, fascia and skeletal muscles; bones and joints; viscera; vessels and nerves;
• the structural/functional differences of organs/tissues between the major domestic animals;
• the essential information relating to specific anatomical structures which form the boundaries and contents of the regions in the domestic animals;
• the appearance, consistency and colour of normal structures;
• the identification of organs from different domestic animals;
• the appearance of normal structures in radiographs;
• the principles and essential information on the light and electron-microscopic structure of normal cells and tissues; the organisation of cells and tissues into specific organs and systems;
• the fundamental process of development, formation of the embryo, the placenta and development of organs; and
• the embryological basis of certain malformations.

Develop:

• practical skills in dissection and proper use of microscopes;
• skills in observation and recording, in interpretation of observations and in critical assessment of data; and
• familiarity with works of reference and methods of sourcing information relating to project activity.

Appreciate:

• the range of variation in normal organs/tissues due to age, sex and physiological status;
• species variation of organ structure and function among the domestic animals;
• common occurrence of variations from text-book descriptions of anatomical structures; and
• the existence of microscopic structural variation in normal tissue.

Content:

General histology; general embryology; musculo-skeletal system; integument; cardiovascular and lymph-vascular system; blood and haemopoietic tissues; respiratory and digestive systems; endocrine glands; urinary, reproductive and nervous systems; sense organs.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination on the first half of the syllabus (mid-year) and a 3-hour written examination on the second half of the syllabus (end-of-year). Practical work is assessed throughout the year and will include a project report, both oral and written, (not more than 2,000 words). A 90-minute practical examination covering all the practical work during the year (end-of-year).

Prescribed texts:

• Evans H E and de Lahunta A Miller's Guide to the Dissection of the Dog 3rd edition 1988 Saunders

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 247)

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