Standard

Rev. 10/2003

Rev. 02/2005

VET 106 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description

Provides an overview of the functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the parts and function of the systems of the animal body and associated medical terminology. Topics include: musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, cutaneous system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, urogenital system, nervous system and special senses, and endocrine system.

Competency Areas	Hours
Musculoskeletal System	Class	5
Digestive System	D. Lab	2
Cardiovascular System	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Cutaneous System	Credit	6
Hematopoietic System
Respiratory System
Urogenital System
Nervous System and Special Senses
Endocrine System
Prerequisite: VET 101
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM		10	6	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM		7	4	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM		5	2	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
CUTANEOUS SYSTEM		4	2	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM		4	1	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM		5	2	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
UROGENITAL SYSTEM		5	1	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SPECIAL SENSES		5	1	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative Anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM`		5	1	0
Terminology	Define the terminology associated with this system.
Parts	Name and locate the parts of this system. Define the basic functional unit of this system.
Function	List the functions of this system.
Comparative anatomy	Discuss the principal differences of this system among animal species.

Suggested Resources

Books

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Bohensky, F. (2001). Photo manual & dissection guide of the cat. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers.

Cochran, P. (2004). Laboratory manual for comparative veterinary anatomy & physiology. Clifton Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning.

Colville, T. & Bassert, J. (2001). Clinical anatomy & physiology for veterinary technicians. St. Louis: Mosby.

Cunningham, J. (2002). Textbook of veterinary physiology. (3^rd ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Dyce, K., Sack, W., Wensing, C., Johannes, C. & Wensing, G. (2002). Textbook of veterinary anatomy. (3^rd ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Evans, H. (1993). Miller's anatomy of the dog. (3^rd ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Frandson, R., Frails, A. & Wilke, W. (2003). Anatomy and physiology of farm animals. (6^th ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Guyton, A. & Hall, J. (2001). Textbook of medical physiology.  (10^th ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Herren, R. & Romich, J. (2000). Delmar’s veterinary technician dictionary. Clifton Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning.

Kainer, R. & McCracken, T. (2002). Dog anatomy: A coloring atlas. Jackson, WY: Teton NewMedia.

Kainer, R. & McCracken, T. (1998). Horse anatomy: A coloring atlas. Loveland, CO; Alpine Publications.

Kapit, W. & Elson, L. (2001). The anatomy coloring book. (3^rd ed.) San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.

Kapit, W., Macey, R. & Meisami, E. (2000). The physiology coloring book. (2^nd ed.) San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.

McBride, D. (2002). Learning veterinary terminology. (2^nd ed.) St. Louis: Mosby.

McCracken, T., Kainer, R. & Spurgeon, T. (1999). Spurgeon’s color atlas of large animal anatomy. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

McCurnin, D. & Bassert, J. (2002). Clinical textbook for veterinary technicians. (5^th ed.) Philadelphia: Saunders.

Pasquini, C., Spurgeon, T. & Pasquini, S. (2003). Anatomy of domestic animals: Systemic and regional approach. (10^th ed.) Pilot Point, TX: Sudz.

Reece, W. (2005). Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. (3^rd ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Romich, J. (2000). An illustrated guide to veterinary medical terminology. Clifton Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning.