VTEC 1593 - Anatomy and Physiology 1

Course Description

Students are introduced to the anatomical framework and functioning of the interconnected body systems of domestic animals in this first of two anatomy and physiology courses. Emphasis is shared between anatomical structure and the body’s homeostatic measures, depicting the mechanisms that balance and maintain the body’s normal ranges. In each system, students investigate clinical examples as they pertain to veterinary care, highlighting body landmarks and exploring the anatomical pathology of commonly encountered diseases.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply directional terminology associated with anatomy.
2. Describe the role of cells and tissues in the whole animal.
3. Name major bones of the animal body and describe how they grow and heal.
4. Identify the major ligaments and joints of the animal body and describe their role in locomotion.
5. Describe the major divisions of the brain and nervous systems.
6. Use appropriate and safe techniques and to administer routine eye diagnostics tests and to apply eye medications.
7. Use appropriate and safe techniques to examine, clean and medicate cat’s and dog’s ears.
8. Describe the anatomy of skin including specialized structure such as the hoof.
9. Identify the structures of the organs of special senses and describe how they function.

Course topics

• Topic 1: Introduction and Directional Terms
• Topic 2: Cell Anatomy and Physiology
• Topic 3: Tissues - Living Communities
• Topic 4: The Skeletal System
• Topic 5: The Integument and Related Structures
• Topic 6: The Nervous System
• Topic 7: Sense Organs

Required text and materials

1. Colville, T. P., & Bassert, J. M. (2024). Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians (4^th ed.). Elsevier.
   Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780323793414
2. Colville, T. P., & Bassert, J. M. (2024). Laboratory Manual for Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians (4^th ed.). Elsevier.
   Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780323793421

Optional materials

The following textbooks are optional for this course:

• Gilbert, S. G. (1989). Pictorial anatomy of the cat. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 0-295-95454- X
• Aiello, S. E., & Moses, M. A. (Eds.). (2016). The Merck veterinary manual (11th ed.). Merck & Co. ISBN-13: 978-0911910612 (This textbook is available online at: Merck Manual, Veterinary Manual)

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing grade of 60% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam.

Prerequisites

• Acceptance into TRU Open Learning Veterinary Technology Education Program

Exclusions

• ANHD 1100
• VTEC 1590