Syllabus Outline
Author: Dr. R. Menaka
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1 Year B.V.Sc & A.H
1st Semester VAN-111 Osteology, Arthrology & Myology (2+2 credit hours)
Second Semester -VAN-121 Angiology, Neurology & Aesthesiology (2+1 credit hours)
VAN-122 Splanchnology (1+1 credit hours)
2 year B.V.Sc & A.H
Third Semester - VAN-211 (Histology & Embryology) - 2+2 credit hours
Fourth Semester - VAN-221 (Applied Anatomy) - 0+2 credit hours
Discussions:
Anatomy- Study of biological structures
Veterinary Anatomy- deals with the principal structures of domestic animals and birds.
Generally this subject is studied on comparative basis.
Veterinary Anatomy may be studied by the following methods:
1. Systemic Anatomy- According to system
2. Topographic Anatomy or Regional Anatomy- Based on the regions.
3. Radiographic Anatomy- Based on the radiological view
4. Clinical Anatomy- Based on the clinical examination of individual case
5. Comparative Anatomy- Comparison of different organs, system, species etc.
6. Surgical Anatomy- Based on the surgery techniques.
Based on the syllabus-It divided into 3 main groups.
1. Gross Anatomy- Naked eyes
2. Microanatomy or Histology
3. Developmental Anatomy or Embryology
Divisions of Gross Anatomy:
Osteology- Study of bones
Arthrology- Study of joints
Myology- Study of muscles
Splanchnology- Study of visceral organs
Neurology- Study of nervous system
Angiology- Study of blood vessels and heart
Aesthesiology- Study of sense organs
Reference Books: (first year B.V.Sc & A.H)
1. The anatomy of domestic animals by Sission & Grossman (4th edn.)
2. The anatomy of domestic animlas by Nickel, R., Schummer, A and Seiferle, E (Vol. I, II, III, IV& V)
3. The atlas of the buffalo anatomy by H.P. Singh and K.S.Roy
4. Anatomy of the ox by D.Raghavan
5. Anatomy and Physiology of farm animals by R.D. Frandson
6. Miller's anatomy of the dog by H.E. Evans and G.C. Christensen
Text Book:
Text book of primary Veterinary Anatomy by R.K.Ghosh