VSC225 Notes

Description

These notes are based around the topics covered in the final exam as well as learning objectives. Each topic/section of anatomy is followed by all relevant notes and diagrams. Please note that the embryology portion of this subject is not included in these notes (it is a separate listing). Topics covered: - Special senses - Reproductive systems - Ruminant anatomy - Equine digestive anatomy - Equine locomotor anatomy - Birds - Pigs and tylopds - Rodents and lagomorphs - Fish amphibians and reptiles Learning objectives: - be familiar with basic anatomy, understand the relationship between form and function, for organs of special sense and for the reproductive systems of mammals. - be able to describe the normal structure, development and disposition of major organs and systems of veterinary significance of the following species. Ruminants, Horses, Chickens, Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles, Rodents and lagomorphs, Pigs and Tylopods. - be able to relate the anatomy of these animals to their lifestyles, particularly their feeding strategies. - be able to relate these major anatomical characteristics to superficial features on the body of live animals. - be able to integrate information from concurrent physiology subjects and apply this information to material covered in Comparative Anatomy. - be able to use information presented on these species to understand and explain the anatomy of a range of vertebrate species not specifically studied in this course.