Anatomy I

Code: ZOO14066I

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Veterinary Medicine

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Presentation

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Learning Goals

The Anatomy I is the first of the three Anatomy curricular units in the course, which aim to teach the morphology, by systems, of animals of veterinary interest as well as the acquisition of knowledge on anatomical terminology. It is intended that the student acquires knowledge of anatomical language, concepts of symmetry and plans and morphology of the locomotor system (osteology, arthrology and myology) of domestic animals. It is intended that the student knows how to identify the anatomical structures in animal models, in sections of preserved corpses and in corpses and use the correct anatomical terminology in their communication. As skills, it is intended that the student can describe the various bone components and to relate them; be able to enumerate the structural elements of the joints and classify them, identify the muscular components of the different regions and differences between species.

Domestic mammals: introduction to Anatomy. Anatomical nomenclature. Notions of symmetry.
Osteology: Divisions of the skeleton. Typology of bones. Bone accidents. Vertebral column: regions and composition. Skeleton of the chest: ribs and sternum. Girdle and thoracic limb: osteology of the arm, forearm, and hand. Girdle and pelvic limb: osteology of the thigh, leg, and foot. Head: skeleton of the face and skull, mandibular skeleton, and hyoid apparatus. Joints: characteristics and classification. Spinal articular systems and ligaments. Articular systems of the thorax. Joints of the thoracic and pelvic girdle and of the thoracic and pelvic limbs. Head joints. Comparative study between the main species.
Myology: notions of myology, classification of muscles and attachments. Muscles of the head, neck, rachis, and nape. Muscles of the chest and diaphragm. Muscles of the abdomen and perineum. Muscles of the girdle and thoracic limb. Muscles of the girdle and pelvic limb.

Teaching Methods

The methodology is divided between theoretical classes (T) and practical laboratory classes (PL). In the T classes an exposition of the themes is made and in the PL classes each student must identify the bone parts, joints and muscles and compare between species. The study is based on anatomical models, preserved parts and the bodies of small ruminants and dogs.

The evaluation process is mixed. An evaluation in the middle of the semester (optional) and an evaluation in the exam period (mandatory). Any of the tests is theoretical-practical. In the evaluation, the student must show knowledge of the morphology of the locomotor system and apply the anatomical terminology; reveal competence in the identification of anatomical structures and ability to perform rigorous observation methodology.
The mid-term exam has a weighting of 0.4 and the end-of-semester exam has a weight of 0.6. If the student chooses the final exam, it is worth 100%. The minimum passing mark in any of the tests is 10.