Course Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to review and apply anatomical principles and facts, with a clinical perspective, to the diagnosis of diseases and approaches for surgical intervention. Species studied will be the horse and ox. Review of the topography of normal animals as they relate to physical diagnosis will be studied.
Athena Title
Clinical Anat of Large Animals
Non-Traditional Format
This course is taught during a five week elective period.
Prerequisite
BMSC 5150-5150L and BMSC 5120-5120L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
I. Students will become more knowledgeable of the topographical anatomy of the ox and horse. II. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of regional anatomy of the ox and horse to diagnose clinical problems. III. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of regional anatomy of the ox and horse to surgical intervention for treatment of clinical problems.
Topical Outline
I. Topography and clinical anatomy of the head and neck of the ox and horse. II. Topography and clinical anatomy of the thorax of the ox and horse. III. Topography and clinical anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis of the ox and horse. IV. Anatomy and related problems and defects of the limbs of the ox and horse.