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Veterinary Anatomy-I (DVM): Course Outline (101)

The course includes the anatomical description of components of skeletal systems followed by the demonstration of muscular system. It also includes the description of some of the higher concepts such as the description of components of joints, integumenta

Course Goals and Performance Objectives:

Goal 1: Understanding of the anatomical terminology and nomenclature.

Objective: Define and describe directional terms and bone surface modifications

Goal 2: Understanding of the structural components of an animal.

Objective 1: Describe structure and relationship of bones, joints, muscles, nerves and blood vessels of forelimb and hindlimb (Practical only).

Objective 2: Describe structure of components of common integument, lymphatic system, endocrine system, nervous system and sense organs.

Goal 3: Understanding of the location of components of musculoskeletal system on the body surface.

Objective: Indicate topographical location of components of musculoskeletal system on live animals (Practical only).

Course Contents:

Theory:

Introduction to anatomy; definitions and branches, body points; general body points of ox, horse, and dog (add animals of regional importance), anatomical terminology; directional terms, planes, bone surface modifications, Osteology; structure of bone, classes of bones and comparative aspects, myology; types, structure, naming conventions of muscles and associated structures, and comparative aspects, arthrology; structural and functional classification of joints, structure of synovial joints, gait mechanics; statics and dynamics, types of natural gaits and comparative aspects, integumentary system; Skin and its modifications, mammary apparatus, hoof, claw, digital pads, horn & hair, lymphatic system; lymph centers, lymph nodes and lymphatic channels, CNS; brain and spinal cord, PNS; ganglia, nerves, autonomic nervous system, special senses; ear and eye. Emphasis on species; name the animal not just the species  

Practical:

Introduction to anatomy, branches of anatomy, terminology, anatomical planes and directional terms, comparative anatomy of forelimb region (equine, ruminant, canine): osteology of forelimb, arthrology of forelimb, myology of shoulder, brachium, antebrachium and digital regions; blood vessels of the forelimb, their scheme and identification; nerves of the forelimb, their scheme and identification, comparative anatomy of hind limb region (equine, ruminant, canine): osteology of hind limb, arthrology of forelimb, myology: myology of croup, thigh and leg regions; blood vessels of the hind limb, their scheme and identification; nerves of the hind limb, their scheme and identification, anatomy of equine distal limb, comparative anatomy of skull (equine, ruminant, canine), brain and spinal cord, udder, hoof & horn, topography/surface anatomy of forelimb and hind limb regions.

Teaching Learning Strategies:

Theory:

Practical

Lectures

Performance

Assignments

Presentations

Quiz

Group Discussions

Assignments

Class Work Policies:

  • Equal opportunity
  • Intellectual honesty
  • Regularity and punctuality
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Fairness
  • Conformity to discipline

Assessment Strategies:

Theory

Practical

Assignment

Mid Term

Final Term

Total

Daily Evaluations

Final Term

Total

Max marks

10%

30%

60%

50%

50%

Detailed Course Outline:

No

Theory Lecture Split

Practical Session Split

1

Introduction to anatomy

Introduction to Anatomy, Branches of Anatomy

2

Body points

Anatomical Planes, Directional Terms and Bony Marking

3

Terminology

Clavicle & Scapula 

4

Osteology I

Humerus

5

Osteology II

Radius + Ulna

6

Myology I

Carpals

7

Myology II

Metacarpals + Phalanges

8

Arthrology

Forelimb arthrology

9

Gait mechanics

Myology of Shoulder Region

10

Common Integument I

Myology of Brachium Region

11

Common Integument II

Myology of Antebrachium Region

12

Lymphatic system

Blood Vessels of the Forelimb (Scheme+ Identification)

13

CNS

Nerves of the Forelimb (Scheme+ Identification)

14

PNS

Stage 1 Evaluation (Entire forelimb)

15

Sense Organs

Anatomy of Pelvic girdle (OsCoxae)

16

Endocrine System

Anatomy of Femur

17

Anatomy of Tibia & Fibula

18

Anatomy of Tarsals

19

Anatomy of Metatarsals

20

Joints of Hind limb

21

Myology of Croup Region

22

Myology of Thigh Region

23

Myology of Hind leg Region

24

Blood Vessels of the Hind limb (Scheme+ Identification)

25

Nerves of the Hind limb (Scheme+ Identification)

26

Anatomy of Equine Distal Limb

27

Anatomy of Skull (Dorsal & Lateral Surface)

28

Anatomy of Skull (Occipital &Ventral Surface)

29

Anatomy of Hoof and Horn

30

Ear, Eye, Horn

31

Brain, Spinal cord, Udder

32

Topography (Osteology)