Unit information: Veterinary Anatomy in 2014/15

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
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, reproductive 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.

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 concepts underlying the different structural and functional adaptations found across species.

Teaching Information

Lectures: 2-3 x 1-hour per week

Lab practicals: 1 x 3-hours per week

Assessment Information

Two 2-hour written examinations (25% each), consisting of short-answer questions only.

Three 1-hour laboratory exams (10%, 20% and 20%), consisting of identification and applied knowledge questions.

Reading and References

• Veterinary Anatomy, 3rd ed. (2002) Dyce, Sack and Wensing. Saunders. ISBN 0721689663

• Anatomy of Domestic Animals, 11th ed. (2007) Pasquini, Spurgeon & Pasquini. Sudz Publishing. ISBN 0-9623114-2-1

• 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