50168 - Systematic Comparative Veterinary Anatomy I

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the organization of the locomotor system in domestic mammals and is able to recognize the single bones of the skeleton, the joints and the muscle groups of the main regions of the body.

Course contents

The SYSTEMATIC AND COMPARATIVE VETERINARY ANATOMY I module is part of the integrated course VETERINARY HISTOLOGY, ANATOMY AND ZOOLOGY.

Will be initially presented the course, syllabus, exam methods and recommended textbooks. We will move on anatomical terminology and subjects of veterinary anatomy.
Throughout the module we will always try to accompany the information on descriptive morphology with functional morphology, to find and justify the differences in an evolutionary history of that species.

We will address the general constitution of the skeleton and the conformation of bones. The skeleton of the whole head; the axial skeleton; the skeleton of the thoracic girdle and limb; the skeleton of the pelvic girdle and limb. We will then move on to the general characteristics of joints and their classification. Spine joints; thoracic and pelvic limb joints. Finally we will move on to the study of muscles, their general characteristics and muscle mechanics. The main muscle groups of the thoracic and pelvic limb, trunk, mm. masticators and the diaphragm.

Readings/Bibliography

Barone R: Anatomia Comparata dei Mammiferi Domestici (I, II: parte I e II), ed. italiana a cura di Bortolami R e Callegari E, Edagricole, Bologna, (ultime edizioni).

Bortolami R, Callegari E, Clavenzani P, Beghelli V: Anatomia e Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici, Edagricole Il Sole 24 Ore, Milano (2009).

Dyce KM, Sack WO, Wensing CJG: Anatomia Veterinaria, ed. italiana a cura di Ceccarelli P, Germanà G, Mascarello F, Peirone SM, Scapolo PA, Antonio Delfino Editore, (2006).

Teaching methods

The course consists of lectures and practices on macroscopic anatomy. The lectures take place in the classroom with the aid of ppt presentations and 3D softwares to visualize all the anatomical structures discussed during the course.

The practical exercitations take place in the Anatomy Room using the skeleton and arthro-myological preparations available for the different species, with a particular focus on dogs, cats and horses. Each shift allow access to about 20 students, supervised by the teacher. During the exercitations both new topics and topics explained in class will be addressed. Will also be given the opportunity for individual or group study with the help of the reference texts: on these occasions the teacher formulates questions and discusses with the students in order to verify their language properties and their acquisition of knowledge, to guide and advise them in their study of the subject and on the preparation for the exam.

To facilitate the study, it is possible to attend the Anatomy Room outside official hours, according to the availability of the rooms communicated to students. An osteological material loan service is also active. For access to the Anatomical Room it is recommended to wear a lab-coat.

Students with disabilities are invited to contact the teacher to better organize teaching and exams.

Assessment methods

The module is part of the Integrated Course: Veterinary Histology, Anatomy and Zoology. The final grade is the arithmetic mean of the three modules.

For this module, the verification consists of an oral test. The student will have to demonstrate that he has acquired the ability to describe a skeleton or arthro-myological preparation using the correct terminology and language properties.
Each student is asked at least three questions which may concern:
general information on the locomotor system, description of the segments of the axial and appendicular skeleton and of the junctional systems attached to them, main muscle groups. for each topic the most important differences in species will be requested;

The exam is passed with a vote of at least 18/30. Students have the right to refuse the vote proposed once (university teaching regulation ART.16, paragraph 5).

Particular attention will be given to the assessment of students certified in accordance with Law 104/90 and Law 170/2010, or students who have a recognized special educational need (SEN). In order for the teacher to prepare the instructions for teaching and the final assessment required by the regulations, students who have a BES must contact the teacher by email, inserting in the C/C the staff of the service for students with DISABILITIES or with DSA of the University (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ) from which it is followed. The contact person of the Department of this service is Dr. Fabiana Trombetti.

Teaching tools

Anatomical Room for practical exercises on dry specimens. Educational portal. Bone loan service.

The teaching material presented in class is made available to the student both directly in class and using the teacher's website.

Office hours

See the website of Luca Lorenzini