Anatomy of Farm Animals
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the course of Anatomy of Livestock Species is for students to: 1) train in the scientific language of anatomy; 2) provide adequate theoretical notions of histology of the fundamental tissues; 3) provide theoretical and practical notions of microscopic and macroscopic anatomy. During the course, the structural and topographical differences of the organs and anatomical systems in the species of interest will be emphasized (ruminants, pigs, horses, rabbits, and poultry). Students are encouraged to consider the link between Biology and Histology and to gain acquire sufficient knowledge to undertake the successive course in Physiology.
Expected learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understanding: at the end of this course, the Students will be able to describe and recognize the 4 fundamental tissues, the general principles of microscopic and macroscopic Anatomy of the organs, and the general organization of the body and body cavities referring to shape, position, relations with the surrounding structures and species-specific difference.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: The Student will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding useful to understand the general and species-specific microscopic and macroscopic characteristics of the livestock systems treated in the course (ruminants, horses, pigs, rabbits, and chickens); furthermore, students will have developed the learning skills that are necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. He/she will have to demonstrate that he/she is able to apply the knowledge acquired directly on histological samples, bones, skeletal structures, and 3D models.
3. Making judgments: the Student must demonstrate the ability to critically present the information acquired. To his aim, the Student will develop critical and skills by critically and proactively addressing the frontal and practical lessons and the study of the various topics both in the textbooks and on the material provided by the teacher.
4. Communication: the Student is expected to use scientifically appropriate language, in particular terminology referring to anatomy-related terminology. The exercises are intended to stimulate the ability to express oneself correctly and the ability to discuss scientifically with peers.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the Student must gain the ability to use the acquired knowledge to interpret new scenarios, for instance searching scientific databases and critically organising new information. The Student must demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge acquired to interpret and effectively deal with the study of professional subjects in order to have a complete preparation to enter the world of work, with the help of available sources of knowledge and good mental organization.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: The Student will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding useful to understand the general and species-specific microscopic and macroscopic characteristics of the livestock systems treated in the course (ruminants, horses, pigs, rabbits, and chickens); furthermore, students will have developed the learning skills that are necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. He/she will have to demonstrate that he/she is able to apply the knowledge acquired directly on histological samples, bones, skeletal structures, and 3D models.
3. Making judgments: the Student must demonstrate the ability to critically present the information acquired. To his aim, the Student will develop critical and skills by critically and proactively addressing the frontal and practical lessons and the study of the various topics both in the textbooks and on the material provided by the teacher.
4. Communication: the Student is expected to use scientifically appropriate language, in particular terminology referring to anatomy-related terminology. The exercises are intended to stimulate the ability to express oneself correctly and the ability to discuss scientifically with peers.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the Student must gain the ability to use the acquired knowledge to interpret new scenarios, for instance searching scientific databases and critically organising new information. The Student must demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge acquired to interpret and effectively deal with the study of professional subjects in order to have a complete preparation to enter the world of work, with the help of available sources of knowledge and good mental organization.
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
The course concerns topics of histology, and macro- as well as microscopic anatomy referring to food animal species.
LESSONS
Histology
-epithelial tissues, glandular tissue (exocrine and endocrine glands and endocrine system (8 hours)
- connective tissues: connective tissue, adipose tissue, connective tissues specialized for supporting functions, blood (4 hours)
- muscle and nervous tissues (4 hours)
Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy:
Anatomical terminology, reference planes and axes, body regions, serous cavities (2 hours);
Generalities on bones and skeleton and general concepts of arthro-myology (4 hours)
General information on the cardiovascular system: heart, blood, and lymphatic circulation (6 hours)
Digestive system (14 hours);
Urinary system, male and female reproductive system, embryonic development and placentation (12 hours);
Integumentary system: skin, nails, and breast (2 hours).
PRACTICAL LESSONS
Microscopic anatomy - 3 hours common to all students: seminar activity on how to prepare the histological preparations, how to proceed with the reading and interpretation of the histological preparations (also carried out with the aid of multimedia supports); 4 hours in the microscopy laboratory: individual work on histological preparations of tissues and organs
Macroscopic anatomy - 3 hours common to all students: seminar activity on how to deal with the study of macroscopic and comparative and systematic anatomy with the aid of multimedia.
4 hours in the bone lab: individual study with models and bones and 1 hour dedicated to the macroscopic study of teleost anatomy
LESSONS
Histology
-epithelial tissues, glandular tissue (exocrine and endocrine glands and endocrine system (8 hours)
- connective tissues: connective tissue, adipose tissue, connective tissues specialized for supporting functions, blood (4 hours)
- muscle and nervous tissues (4 hours)
Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy:
Anatomical terminology, reference planes and axes, body regions, serous cavities (2 hours);
Generalities on bones and skeleton and general concepts of arthro-myology (4 hours)
General information on the cardiovascular system: heart, blood, and lymphatic circulation (6 hours)
Digestive system (14 hours);
Urinary system, male and female reproductive system, embryonic development and placentation (12 hours);
Integumentary system: skin, nails, and breast (2 hours).
PRACTICAL LESSONS
Microscopic anatomy - 3 hours common to all students: seminar activity on how to prepare the histological preparations, how to proceed with the reading and interpretation of the histological preparations (also carried out with the aid of multimedia supports); 4 hours in the microscopy laboratory: individual work on histological preparations of tissues and organs
Macroscopic anatomy - 3 hours common to all students: seminar activity on how to deal with the study of macroscopic and comparative and systematic anatomy with the aid of multimedia.
4 hours in the bone lab: individual study with models and bones and 1 hour dedicated to the macroscopic study of teleost anatomy
Prerequisites for admission
There are no prerequisites for admission.
Teaching methods
- Frontal lessons in the classroom
- Practical lessons in the classroom (individual or for groups)
- Practical lessons in the histology laboratory
- Practical lessons in the bone laboratory
- Practical lessons in the classroom (individual or for groups)
- Practical lessons in the histology laboratory
- Practical lessons in the bone laboratory
Teaching Resources
Recommended text:
R. Bortolami, E. Callegari, P. Clavenzani, V. Beghelli: Anatomia e Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici. Edagricole, Bologna, 2009. ISBN-978-88-506-5311-9.
The online course is active on the University's ARIEL portal: http://adigiancamilloaad.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx.
R. Bortolami, E. Callegari, P. Clavenzani, V. Beghelli: Anatomia e Fisiologia degli Animali Domestici. Edagricole, Bologna, 2009. ISBN-978-88-506-5311-9.
The online course is active on the University's ARIEL portal: http://adigiancamilloaad.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v3/home/Default.aspx.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of an oral test based on the reference material (entire course program).
- Assessment method: oral test
- Type of questions: oral questioning with two questions, one on macroscopic anatomy and one on histology/microscopic anatomy
- Assessment parameters: knowledge of the topics, ability to discursively organize knowledge; critical reasoning skills on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity of description
- Type of assessment: grade in thirtieths
- Intermediate test: for Students enrolled in the first year of the course, during the teaching break in November, an intermediate written histology test is scheduled, organized with 31 multiple choice questions (4 answers, of whichonly one is correct)t. Each correct answer is worth 1 point, 0 point for unanswered questions, -0.25 (deduction) for incorrect answers; the final exam grade will be the weighted average of the grades. However, if the oral exam is not passed, the test must be taken in full in the next session. Finally, the test is considered valid until the beginning of the following academic year.
- Method of communicating the test results, in the case of written tests: publication on the ARIEL website of the course
There are no differentiated verification methods for attending and non-attending students.
- Assessment method: oral test
- Type of questions: oral questioning with two questions, one on macroscopic anatomy and one on histology/microscopic anatomy
- Assessment parameters: knowledge of the topics, ability to discursively organize knowledge; critical reasoning skills on the study carried out; quality of presentation, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity of description
- Type of assessment: grade in thirtieths
- Intermediate test: for Students enrolled in the first year of the course, during the teaching break in November, an intermediate written histology test is scheduled, organized with 31 multiple choice questions (4 answers, of whichonly one is correct)t. Each correct answer is worth 1 point, 0 point for unanswered questions, -0.25 (deduction) for incorrect answers; the final exam grade will be the weighted average of the grades. However, if the oral exam is not passed, the test must be taken in full in the next session. Finally, the test is considered valid until the beginning of the following academic year.
- Method of communicating the test results, in the case of written tests: publication on the ARIEL website of the course
There are no differentiated verification methods for attending and non-attending students.
VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 8
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Shifts:
1 TURNO PER GRUPPI DI STUDENTI
Professor:
Franciosi Federica2 TURNO PER GRUPPI DI STUDENTI
Professor:
Matela Da Silva Aidos Maria LuciaTurno
Professor:
Di Giancamillo AlessiaProfessor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
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