Suez Canal University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Anatomy and Embryology
Course specification
1-Basic information
Course Code: ANAT101
Specialization: Bachelor of
Veterinary Medical Sciences
Course title: General
Anatomy and (Locomotor
Academic year: 2012-2013
system &Embryology) ( A &B)
Contact hours/week: First semester: Lectures: (2hs)
Practical: (3hs) = Total: 5hs/week
Second semester: Lectures: (3hs) Practical: (3hs) = Total:
6hs/week
1- Approval date of Department Council: April,1,2012
2- Approval date of Faculty Council: April,10,2012
3- External evaluator: Professor Dr. Saad Mohamed Saad,
Professor Dr. Mahmud Abed Abo Elroos
2- Overall aims of
course:
To provide a core body of scientific knowledge
concerning anatomical terminology, general
osteology, mycology and arthrology.
To provide basic general anatomical knowledge of
the cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous systems.
To enable students to deal with normal and abnormal
configuration of the thoracic and pelvic limbs joints
of domestic animals.
To give a basic knowledge about the general events
of embryogenesis and organogenesis of body
systems.
To correlate anatomical facts with their clinical
applications.
3-Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs):
A-Knowledge and
understanding
Following successful completion of the course, the
student should be able to
A1-Recognize the basic anatomical topographical terms.
A2-Understands the skeleton, types and structures of the
bones, muscles and joints in domestic animals.
A3-Knows the muscles, arteries, nerves and associated
synovial structures of the thoracic and pelvic limbs and
structure of the hoof in equines.
A4- Assesses the basic anatomy of the heart, major
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arteries and veins, lymphatic structures and vessels, and
basic neuroanatomy.
A5- Understands the basic embryological structures and
general features of development in amphioxus,
amphibian, birds and mammals.
A6- Knows the formation of the fetal membranes,
implantation and placentation.
A7-Assesses the developmental progress of various
systems organs, sense organs and endocrine glands.
in mammals.
A8- Knows the normal developmental changes in organs
and systems during the embryonic life to compare with
anomalies may be shown.
A9- Understands the structure, function and clinical
significances of their various joints of the animal body.
B-Intellectual
capacity
C-Professional and
practical skills
Following successful completion of the course, the
student should be able to
B1-Recognizes the normal anatomical map of the
different parts of the equine skeleton.
B2-Differentiates between the normal and abnormal
position and deviated movements and malformations of
the different joints in both limbs in equines.
B3- Assesses the normal anatomical structure of equine
heart and brain.
B4-Recognizes the general embryological structure in
amphioxus, amphibian, birds and mammals.
B5-Differentiates the developmental stages in different
organs of mammals.
B6-Discovers the malformations that may be seen in
some developed organs.
Following successful completion of the course, the
student should be able to
C1-Investigates the normal anatomical features of the
parts of the skeleton and compares between the bones of
limbs of different domestic animals.
C2-Recognizes the dissected specimens of the different
regions of equine limbs.
C3- Draws diagrams of bones, structures associated with
muscles as well as anatomical structures of the joints of
the equine limbs.
C4-Investigates the normal anatomical structure of the
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equine heart and brain.
C5-Recognizes the normal embryonic developmental
stages in amphioxus, amphibian, birds and mammals.
C6- Assesses the general features of fetal development
in different vertebrates.
C7-Recognizes slides of developed embryonic specimen
of the different studied classes.
C8-Draws diagrams of developed organs and systems in
frog, birds and mammals.
D-General and
transferable skills
Following successful completion of the course, the
student must be able to
D-l Works in team and respect the legal ethical rule
D-2 Classifies different duties.
D-3 Utilizes information and communicating skills.
D-4 Communicates effectively with public, colleagues
and appropriate authorities.
4- Topics and content
First semester ANAT101A
No. of
hours
Lectures
Practical
Introduction and anatomical terminology
2
2
0
General osteology (Classification, Main divisions,
functions, physical and chemical compositions and
identification of all the bones forming the hard
frame work.).
4
2
2
General myology (Classification, Main types,
functions, Pattern of skeletal muscle architecture,
definition of various terms used to study the
description of muscle).
3
2
1
9
6
3
15
-
15
12
-
12
16
10
6
Topics
General arthrology (Definition, classification,
anatomical, physiological and combined foregoing
considerations to recognize all the joints of the
body).
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the thoracic
limb of the horse
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the pelvic
limb of the horse
General
cardiovascular
(
Introduction
to
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cardiovascular system, Study of heart and major
arteries and veins, introduction to lymphatic
structures and vesseles) and dissection of the heart
General nervous system (Functions, neurons,
divisions, CNS & PNS) and dissection of the brain
14
8
6
75
30
45
Topics
No. of
hours
Lectures
Practical
Special arthrology (Joints of the equine thoracic
and pelvic limbs of - hoof)
30
12
18
General
Embryology
(embryological
terms,
gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage , blastula
formation
and
gastrulation
in
amphioxus,
amphibian, birds and mammals. Formation of fetal
membranes, implantation of Blastocyst, formation
of umbilical cord and placentation.
27
15
12
33
18
15
90
45
45
TOTAL
Second semester ANAT101B
Special Embryology (development of uro -genital
system, nervous system, digestive system,
respiratory system, cardiovascular system, sense
organs and endocrine glands.
TOTAL
5-Teaching and learning
methods
6-Teaching and learning
methods for Students
with limited capacity
5.1-Lectures (Mind mapping, brain storming, seminars,
discussion in group DVD, and live animal presentations).
5.2-Labs in dissecting room and embryology lab.
5,3- Self learning followed by active learning (beer article
and discussion in group).
5, 4- preparation of audiovisual aids materials.
6,1-Students with special needs are strongly encouraged to
talk to the instructors as soon as possible to gain maximum
access to course information. All discussions will remain
confidential.
* University policy is to provide, on a flexible and
individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to
students who have documented disability conditions (e.g.,
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physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, or systemic)
that may affect their ability to participate in course
activities or to meet course requirements.
* Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact
Department instructors to discuss their individual needs for
learning accommodations.
7-Student assessment
A-Assessments
methods
Periodical activities
Practical exam
Oral exam
Written exam
B- Time of Assessments
C-Allocated Mark
1st.
2nd.
Total
semester Semester
Periodically in lectures & labs
5
5
10
By the end of the term
10
10
20
By the end of the term
10
10
20
By the end of the term
Total
25
25
50
50
50
100
Matrix alignment of the measured ILOs/ Assessments methods
Method
K&U (a)
I.S (b)
P&P.S (c)
G.S (d)
Periodical activities
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9
1,2,3, 4,5,6
,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4
Practical exam
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9
1,2,3, 4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1,2,3,4
Oral exam
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9
1,2,3, 4,5,6
,3,4,5,6,7,8
1,2,3,4
Written exam
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7,8,9
1,2,3, 4,5,6
,3,4,5,6,7,8
8- List of references
A- Notes
Notes prepared by the staff members of the Department:
Locomotor system , Guide to the dissection of the limbs of the horse
Guide to general Embryology, Comparative osteology,
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Cardiovascular system
Nervous system
B- Essential books
*-Cheryll Tickle (2003) ; Patterning in Vertebrate Development
(Frontiers in Molecular Biology) (Paperback)
*-Dyce, K. M. , Wolfgang O. Sack & C. J. G. Wensing
Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy 3rd edition
(2002);
*-Getty, R., 1975/Latest Edition. Sisson and Grossman’s. The
Anatomy of the Domestic Animals. W.B. Saunders Co. Philadelphia
and London.
*-Herzog ,W. (2000);
Mechanisms to Function
Skeletal
Muscle
Mechanics:
From
*-Keith L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaud. (2003); Review of medical
embryology. 6th Ed.
*-Kenneth Kardong (2001); Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy,
Function, and Evolution
*-McGeady, Quinn, Fitzpatrick and Ryan (2006)
Embryology
Veterinary
*-Nickel, R; Schummer, A., and Seiferle (1979): The locomotor
system of the Domestic Mammals. 2nd Ed. Verlag Pual Parey
Berlin and Hamburg.
*-Nickel, Schummer and seiferle (1983) -The Anatomy of the
domestic Animals vol. III (The circulatory system, The skin and the
cutaneous organs of the domestic mammals)
*-Poul Maddox-Hyttel et al. (2010); Essentials of domestic animal
embryology.
*-TA McGeady, P. J. Quinn , E. S. Fitzpatrick, MT Ryan (2006);
Veterinary Embryology
*-Victoria Aspinall , Melanie Cappello
Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
C-Recommended texts
(2004);Introduction to
Drew Noden and Alexander De Lahunta (2011): The Embryology
of
Domestic
Species:
Development
Mechanisms
and
Malformations.
Dyce ,K. M. , Wolfgang O. Sack , C. J. G. Wensing (2009):
Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy, 4e
Fletcher (2012): Veterinary Developmental Anatomy, Veterinary
Embryology.
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Foster & Smith (2008) Cardiovascular System: The Heart and
Vessels of Mammals, Birds, Fish and Amphibians
Heide Schatten (2004):Germ Cell Protocols: Volume 1: Sperm and
Oocyte Analysis (Methods in Molecular Biology).
Horst Erich King and Hans-Georg Liebich (2009): Veterinary
Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas
McGeady, TA; P. J. Quinn, E. S. Fitzpatrick and MT Ryan (2006):
Veterinary Embryology.
Poul Hyttel , Fred Sinowatz , Morten Vejlsted , Keith Betteridge
(2009): Essentials of Domestic Animal Embryology, 1e.
Scott F. Gilbert (2010): Developmental Biology, Ninth Edition
(Developmental Biology Developmental Biology).
Victoria Aspinall and Melanie Cappello (2009): Introduction to
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, 2e
William O. Reece (2009): Functional Anatomy and Physiology of
Domestic Animals.
D- Journals , Websites
……..etc
Journals:
- Anatomical Record.
-African veterinary anatomy
-JAVMA
-JSCVMA
Websites:
- International Veterinary Information Services (IVIS).
- Vet.net.com
- Vanat.cvm.umn.edu.
- Pub med.
- Google search
- Wikipedia
Course coordinator
Head of the Department
Prof. Dr. Tarek El Mahdy
Prof. Dr. Saber M. S. Abuzeid
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Matrix alignment of the course topics and ILOs
Topic
K&U
(A)
Introduction and anatomical terminology
General osteology (Classification, Main divisions,
functions, physical and chemical compositions and
identification of all the bones forming the hard frame
work.).
General myology (Classification, Main types, functions,
Pattern of skeletal muscle architecture, definition of
various terms used to study the description of muscle).
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the thoracic limb of
the horse.
Activities
General arthrology (Definition, classification, anatomical,
physiological and combined foregoing considerations to
recognize all the joints of the body).
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the thoracic limb of
the horse.
Activities
General cardiovascular ( Introduction to cardiovascular
system, Study of heart and major arteries and veins,
introduction to lymphoid organs) and dissection of the
heart
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the pelvic limb of
the horse
Activities
General nervous system (Functions, neurons, divisions)
and dissection of the brain
Bones (comparative) and dissection of the pelvic limb of
the horse
Activities
Special arthrology (Joints of the equine thoracic
& pelvic limbs - hoof)
General Embryology (embryological terms,
gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage,
blastocyst formation and gastrulation in
amphioxus, amphibian, birds and mammals.
Formation of fetal membranes, implantation of
blastocyst, formation of umbilical cord and
placentation.
Special Embryology (development of nervous,
digestive, respiratory, urinary and genital
systems and development of endocrine glands
and sense organs)
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ILOs
I.S
P.P.S
(B)
(C)
G.T.S
(D)
1,2
1
1
1,2,3,4
1,2,3
1,2
1,2,3
1,2,3,4
2,3
2
2,3
1,2,3,4
3,4
2,3
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
3,4
2,3
2,3,4
1,2,3,4
9
2
2,3
1,2,3,4
5,6,7
4,5
5,6,7
1,2,3,4
7,8
5,6
6,7,8
1,2,3,4