250-108 Veterinary Anatomy 1A

At the end of the sequence Veterinary Anatomy 1A and Veterinary Anatomy 1B students completing these subjects 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 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;

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.

Topics include: introduction to anatomy; general histology; general embryology; introduction to neuroanatomy; musculoskeletal system; cardiovascular system; haemopoietic tissues; radiographic anatomy; regional anatomy of the dog and embryological malformations.

At the end of the sequence Veterinary Anatomy 1A and Veterinary Anatomy 1B students completing these subjects should have:

• skills in observation and recording, in interpretation of observations and in critical assessment of data;

• familiarity with works of reference and methods of sourcing information relating to project activity; and

• skills in collaborative learning as a team member.

A 2-hour written examination (60%) and an 80-minute practical examination (40%) both at the end of semester.