793-100 Horse Anatomy and Physiology

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to enable students to:

• recognise the major features of anatomical specimens and diagrams and describe their functions;

• list the functions of organ systems such as the musculoskeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine or sensory, and describe how those functions are achieved;

• explain a common abnormality of structure or function and its origin and significance.

The content includes: There is an examination of - the major anatomical features; the major physiological processes; factors that influence their function; variations within and from the normal Musculoskeletal, Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine, Sensory. The horse as a functioning subject is examined with note taken of - recognition of the position of the major anatomical features; integration of the body systems and the mechanisms of their control; assessment of the effects of variations from the normal on the activities required from the horse.

Assessment

Internal students - Assignment of 3000 words (50%); two hour examination (50%). External students - Assignment of 3000 words (100%).