B9250 - Systematic and Comparative Veterinary Anatomy IV

Learning outcomes

He/she knows the main anatomical structures of the new companion animals and the chicken, focusing on organs of major clinical interest.

Course contents

This course is part of Integrated Course B9086 - ANATOMY OF SPECIES OF VETERINARY INTEREST 2.

At the end of the integrated course the student is familiar with the structural, macro- and microscopic organisation of the digestive, urogenital, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, integumentary and nervous systems of the main domestic mammals, as well as with the main anatomical structures of domestic birds and new pets.

The Integrated Course contributes to the achievement of the following ESEVT Day One Competences: 1.15, 1.18, 1.29 e 1.30.

SPECIFIC TEACHING PREREQUISITES:

For a better understanding of the content covered in the teaching, it is recommended that the student has already acquired knowledge related to the courses VETERINARY CYTOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND HEMBRIOLOGY and ANATOMY OF SPECIES OF VETERINARY INTEREST 1.

SPECIFIC TEACHING CONTENT:

Introduction to the body systems of the domestical birds. Skeleton: skull and cranial kinesis, cervical and thoracic vertebrae, synsacrum and pelvis, caudal part of the vertebral column, sternum, ribs and pectoral muscle. Peritoneal cavities and digestive system: classification, topografy, structure and functionality. Circulatory system: heart, small and great circulation. Lymphatic system: primary and secondary lymphatic organs. Beak, oral cavity and pharynx, tongue. Oesophagus with crop. Proventriculus. Gizzard. Small and large intestine. Liver and pancreas. Respiratory system: nasal cavity, choana, laryngeal mound and larynx, trachea, syrinx. Lung and air sacs Urogenital system: kidneys and ureters. Ovary and oviduct. Testes and sexual development. External features and integument.

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching materials are available on the Virtuale Learning Environment.

Hans-Georg Liebich: Istologia e Anatomia Microscopica dei Mammiferi Domestici e degli Uccelli, Piccin (2012).

Konig HE, Liebich HG: Anatomia degli Animali Domestici, 3° Ed. Italiana a cura di Marco Zedda, Piccin (2020).

Nickel - Schummer -Seiferle, Trattato di Anatomia degli animali domestici, vol V, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (1984).

Teaching methods

The course includes both theoretical lectures and practical sessions.

Considering the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance for this course requires the successful completion of Modules 1 and 2 via e-learning, and Module 3 on health and safety training in study environments. Information about the schedule and access to Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Program website.

Participation in practical and laboratory sessions requires wearing a lab coat and appropriate footwear. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable latex gloves, will be provided as needed.

Assessment methods

This module is part of Integrated Course B9086, 'Anatomy of Species of Veterinary Interest 2'.

The exam covers all the modules that comprise the Integrated Course and takes place in a single sitting. To pass, students must achieve or exceed the pass mark (approximately 60%, or 18/30) in each module. If one or more parts of the course are not passed, students will be required to retake the entire exam.

Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record.

In evaluating the oral exam, the instructor will use the following grading scale:

- Basic understanding of only a few course topics; analysis skills emerge only with the instructor’s help; generally correct language → 18–22

- Limited knowledge of several topics; independent analysis only on procedural issues; correct language use → 23–26

- Broad knowledge of course topics; ability to make autonomous critical judgments; mastery of discipline-specific terminology → 27–29

- Comprehensive understanding of course content; fully independent critical analysis and connections; excellent command of terminology and argumentation skills → 30–30 with honors

The result of the oral exam will be communicated at the end of the session. The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

Final integrated course evaluation, registration and other useful information

Final grade will be published on the AlmaEsami platform (https://almaesami.unibo.it/?lang=en) by the designated course contact within 5 working days of the exam.

The designated course contact for this course is Prof. Cristiano Bombardi.

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

With regard to the learning assessment, the use of AI is prohibited. Any use of AI constitutes a breach of academic integrity.

Teaching tools

PC (all lectures in power point available online); 

Dissecting room: practical exercitation on fresh tissues.

Office hours

See the website of Annamaria Grandis