Anatomy II: Theoretical musculoskeletal anatomy [SVETB202]

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, the student will be able to describe bone, cartilage and muscle tissue. They will be able to recognize the anatomical regions of the animal and the bones that constitute them. They will also be able to describe the joints of the trunk, neck and limbs of the dog and horse. From these, he will be able to illustrate movements with reference to the joints and muscles that make them up. He will understand the anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal head.

Objectives

The learning objectives and means are described in a handbook given at the beginning of the year and available on the webcampus.

Content

• The spine • The thorax • The abdominal cavity • Pelvic girdle and pelvic cavity • The chest belt • The shoulder area • The elbow area • The forearm • Carp • Cannon, fetlock and pastern areas • The hoof and its contents • The digitate tip in other species • Hip and stifle joints • The leg area • The tarsus • Biomechanics of the horse • The head skeleton • The oral cavity • Gripping and chewing • Oro-laryngo-pharyngeal junction • The nose • The sinuses • Guttural pockets • The larynx