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Veterinary Anatomy-II (DVM): Course Outline (ANAT) 203

Veterinary Anatomy-II is typically the second course in a series of veterinary anatomy studies, usually offered to veterinary students in their second or third semester. The course focuses on the comparative anatomy of domestic animals, building upon the

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%

100 %

50%

50%

100 %

Course Contents:

Theory:

Comparative Respiratory System (Equine, Ruminant, Canine), nostrils, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, hyoid apparatus, larynx, trachea, lungs, Comparative Cardiovascular System(Equine, Ruminant, Canine); heart, vessels, Comparative Digestive System(Equine, Ruminant, Canine); oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, peritoneum, omentum, liver, pancreas, spleen, Dentition; Teeth eruption and dental markings on equine teeth with age, Urinary System (Equine, Ruminant, Canine); kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, Male Genital System (Equine, Ruminant, Canine); descent of testis, scrotum, spermatic cord, testis, penis, prepuce, Female Genital System (Equine, Ruminant, Canine); peritoneal attachments and anatomy of female internal and external genitalia, Endocrine system, Avian anatomy, Topographic anatomy.

Practical:

Comparative Anatomy of Head & Neck Region (Equine, Ruminant, Canine): Osteology: Skull review, Mandible, Vertebrae. Axial Arthrology. Myology of Face, Neck and Trunk. Sagittal section of head and neck: Nasal and Oral cavities, Larynx (cartilages), Trachea, Esophagus, thyroid glands, contents of carotid sheath. Comparative Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis (Equine, Ruminant, Canine): Osteology: Ribs and sternum. Boundaries and contents of thoracic cavity, Pleura, Mediastinum, Lungs and Bronchial tree, Heart and Blood Vessels cranial to the heart. Introduction to abdominal cavity, Peritoneum, Omentum, Stomach (Simple and Compound), Small and Large Intestine, Biliary System, Liver and Spleen, Abdominal Aorta. Urinary System, Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary bladder and Urethra. Male Genital System; descent of testis, Scrotum, Testes, Duct system, Penis, Prepuce, Accessory glands. Female Genital System; peritoneal attachments and modifications, Internal and External Genitalia, Endocrine Glands, Avian Anatomy (skeleton and organs), Topography of body organs.

Course Goals and Performance Objectives:

Goal 1: Understanding of the structure of different organs present in the body.

Objective: Identify and describe anatomical features of Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Genital and Endocrine Systems (organs of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities).

Goal 2: Understanding of different components of skeleton system and organs present in a poultry bird.

Objective: Identify and describe anatomical features of skeleton and viscera of domestic chicken.

Goal 3: Knowhow of the location of body organs with respect to the body surface of an animal.

Objective: Indicate topographical location of different body organs on live animals (Practical only).

Detailed Course Outline:

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Theory Lecture Split

Practical Session Split

1

Respiratory System

Nasal Cavity and nasopharynx; (Sagittal Section); Vertebral Column

2

Cardiovascular System

Larynx, Hyoid apparatus, Trachea and Bronchi, Ribs and Sternum

3

Cardiovascular System

Introduction to thoracic cavity, Pleura and Mediastinum, Thoracic Muscles

4

Dentitions

Lungs, Abdominal Muscles

5

Body Cavities & Peritoneal Attachments

Heart, Myology of face and neck

6

Digestive System

Blood Vessels cranial to the heart

7

Digestive System

Sagittal section, oral cavity and oropharynx

8

Male Genital System

Introduction to abdominal cavity, Peritoneum

9

Male Genital System

Esophagus and Simple Stomach

10

Mid Term Exam

Compound Stomach

11

Female Genital System

Small Intestine

12

Female Genital System

Large intestine – Dog and Ruminants

13

Urinary System

Large intestine – Horse

14

Avian Anatomy I

Biliary System

15

Avian Anatomy II

Liver and spleen

16

Topography

Abdominal Aorta - Dissection

17

Abdominal Aorta - Demonstration

18

Kidneys, Ureters - Dog

19

Kidneys, Ureters - Horse

20

Kidneys, Ureters - Ruminants

21

Urinary bladder, Urethra

22

Male Genital System – General Overview, Descent of testis

23

Male genital system – Scrotum, testes, duct system

24

Male genital system – Penis, accessory glands

25

Female genital system – General overview, peritoneal attachments and modifications

26

Female genital system – Internal genitalia

27

Female genital system – External genitalia

28

Endocrine Glands

29

Avian Osteology

30

Avian Splanchnology

31

Topography I

32

Topography II