Anatomy of Companion Animals
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course of Anatomy of Companion Animals I aims at introducing the Students to the study of morphology and structure tissues and organs of domestic animals, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. The Students will acquire basic and advanced knowledge in histology, general anatomy, macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Digestive, Cardio-circulatory and Uro-genital Systems. They will also acquire general notions on the Neuro-endocrine system of mammals and embryo-fetal development of birds and mammals. Overall this course will contribute to the development of the appropriate terminology to efficiently communicate with medical and technical staff, of the intellectual skills needed to autonomously study new topics related to histology and anatomy, and to engage with the study of physiology, pathology, reproduction, ethology and welfare, and breeding
Expected learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of this course, Students will have sufficient knowledge and competence to:
· list and describe the main tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous) and the features of the tissue-specific cell types;
· use the appropriate anatomical terminology to describe organs, their position and relationship between the different anatomical structures;
· list the body cavities and visceral spaces and illustrate the main structural features;
· describe the typical tissue organization of luminal and parenchymal organs;
· describe the morphology, architecture and structure of the main anatomical structures of the Musculo-skeletal, Cardio-circulatory (comprising Lymphatic) and Neuro-endocrine Systems, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses;
· describe the shape, position, relationship and structure of the organs of the Digestive, Respiratory and Uro-genital Systems, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses;
· illustrate the main stages of gametogenesis and embryo development (fertilization, segmentation, gastrulation) in birds and mammals, comprising the formation of embryonic annexes in mammals;
· classify placentas according to the development of annexes, as well as histological and topographical criteria, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: At the end of this course, Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to identify cells/tissues/organ parts in histological samples and relate morphological features of the different anatomical structures with their function(s).
3. Making judgments: the Students must demonstrate the ability to critically present the information acquired, by organizing a brief presentation on a given topic.
4. Communication: the Students are expected to use the appropriate anatomical and histological language, to describe tissues and organs, comprising their position and the relationship with the surrounding anatomical structures.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the Students must gain the ability to use acquired knowledge to interpret histological samples different from the ones seen during the classes and to deepen the study of topics of interest for the development of their future academic and professional career, for instance using multiple textbooks, searching scientific databases, and critically organising new information.
· list and describe the main tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous) and the features of the tissue-specific cell types;
· use the appropriate anatomical terminology to describe organs, their position and relationship between the different anatomical structures;
· list the body cavities and visceral spaces and illustrate the main structural features;
· describe the typical tissue organization of luminal and parenchymal organs;
· describe the morphology, architecture and structure of the main anatomical structures of the Musculo-skeletal, Cardio-circulatory (comprising Lymphatic) and Neuro-endocrine Systems, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses;
· describe the shape, position, relationship and structure of the organs of the Digestive, Respiratory and Uro-genital Systems, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses;
· illustrate the main stages of gametogenesis and embryo development (fertilization, segmentation, gastrulation) in birds and mammals, comprising the formation of embryonic annexes in mammals;
· classify placentas according to the development of annexes, as well as histological and topographical criteria, mainly referred to dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: At the end of this course, Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to identify cells/tissues/organ parts in histological samples and relate morphological features of the different anatomical structures with their function(s).
3. Making judgments: the Students must demonstrate the ability to critically present the information acquired, by organizing a brief presentation on a given topic.
4. Communication: the Students are expected to use the appropriate anatomical and histological language, to describe tissues and organs, comprising their position and the relationship with the surrounding anatomical structures.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the Students must gain the ability to use acquired knowledge to interpret histological samples different from the ones seen during the classes and to deepen the study of topics of interest for the development of their future academic and professional career, for instance using multiple textbooks, searching scientific databases, and critically organising new information.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Lectures:
Histology (14 hours tot): Epithelial tissues: lining and glandular epithelial tissues, exocrine glands, endocrine glands and endocrine system (5 hours). Connective tissues: ordinary connective tissues, adipose tissue, special connective tissues: (cartilage tissue, bone tissue), blood (5 hours). Muscular tissues. Nervous tissue and nervous system (4 hours).
Anatomy (34 hours tot): Anatomical terminology, planes and axes of reference, regions and cavities of the body, tissue organization of luminal and parenchymal organs (2 hours). Musculoskeletal system: general organization, architecture and structure of bones and muscles (5 hours). Cardiovascular system: heart and general organization of circulatory and lymphatic system (4 hours). Digestive system (11 hours). Respiratory System (4 hours). Urinary system, Reproductive system, early embryogenesis and placentation (8 hours).
Practice:
Principles of microscopy and preparation of histological samples (4 hours); observation and discussion of histological samples (8 hours); observation and discussion of osteology samples and models (4 hours).
Histology (14 hours tot): Epithelial tissues: lining and glandular epithelial tissues, exocrine glands, endocrine glands and endocrine system (5 hours). Connective tissues: ordinary connective tissues, adipose tissue, special connective tissues: (cartilage tissue, bone tissue), blood (5 hours). Muscular tissues. Nervous tissue and nervous system (4 hours).
Anatomy (34 hours tot): Anatomical terminology, planes and axes of reference, regions and cavities of the body, tissue organization of luminal and parenchymal organs (2 hours). Musculoskeletal system: general organization, architecture and structure of bones and muscles (5 hours). Cardiovascular system: heart and general organization of circulatory and lymphatic system (4 hours). Digestive system (11 hours). Respiratory System (4 hours). Urinary system, Reproductive system, early embryogenesis and placentation (8 hours).
Practice:
Principles of microscopy and preparation of histological samples (4 hours); observation and discussion of histological samples (8 hours); observation and discussion of osteology samples and models (4 hours).
Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites for understanding the course content and achieving learning objectives are the knowledge of the basic concepts of animal biology and cell biology.
Teaching methods
Lectures, classroom seminars, and microscopy laboratory sessions. Practical sessions of macroscopic anatomy on plastic models of domestic animals.
Teaching Resources
Junqueira. Istologia, testo e atlante, Piccin, Padova.
Konig-Lliebich. Anatomia dei mammiferi domestici Volume unico. 2016 Piccin, Padova.
(Further resources and materials are made available on the teacher's myAriel website).
[Web site]: http://myariel.unimi.it
Konig-Lliebich. Anatomia dei mammiferi domestici Volume unico. 2016 Piccin, Padova.
(Further resources and materials are made available on the teacher's myAriel website).
[Web site]: http://myariel.unimi.it
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a multiple choice written test with 66 questions integrated with an oral presentation. The duration of the test is 66 minutes. The minimum grade to pass the written test is 18, with each correct answer counting as 0.5, while unanswered questions and incorrect answers count as 0. Passing the written test to access the oral part, consisting of a short PowerPoint-style presentation of an assigned topic (tissue/organ), is mandatory. The presentation is assessed in thirties based on the knowledge of the subjects, the clarity of exposition, the presentation's organization, and the appropriate terminology. The final grade is the mean of the written test and oral presentation. The two parts must be sustained during the same session.
A mid-term test is available to first-year students, with 33 multiple-choice questions. The mid-term accounts for half of the regular 66-questions written test and has a validity of 6 months.
The results of the written tests are published on myAriel.
No differentiated testing methods are foreseen for not-attending Students.
A mid-term test is available to first-year students, with 33 multiple-choice questions. The mid-term accounts for half of the regular 66-questions written test and has a validity of 6 months.
The results of the written tests are published on myAriel.
No differentiated testing methods are foreseen for not-attending Students.
VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 7
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Franciosi Federica, Luciano Alberto Maria
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Reception:
Monday to Friday, by appointment (email or phone)
Lot 2, Department building - Lodi