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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
VETE0003-1  Topographical anatomy of domestic animals
Duration :  12h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in veterinary medicine, 3rd yearDeuxième quadrimestre2
Holder(s) :  Annick Gabriel
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Topographic anatomy consists of regional anatomy and study the connections between the different organs and the integration of different system, with a practical approach and a clinical orientation. The course starts with the study of bovine topographic anatomy, followed by topographic anatomy of the horse and dog. Practical works, organised in the presence of living animals, complete this theoretical courses.
Course objective :  The teaching of topographic anatomy permits to study the relationships between the different organs, as well as an integrated study of the different systems within a region. A the end of the lessons, students must be able to describe and draw the morphology of anatomical structures and their topography. In practics, the student must be able to adapt the knowledge to the professional requirements, particularly in the field of clinical sciences; medical imaging, semiology, propedeutics and surgery as well as in foodstuffs inspection
Prerequisites :  The knowledge of descriptive and comparative anatomy of the horse, ruminants and carnivores is necessary
Workshops :  15 hours of practical works are planned. These practical sessions are organised at the end of the second quadrimestre, with small groups of students (10-13) in the presence of living animals.

Students have to prepare the sessions and present small practical subjects.
Organization :  12 hours of theoretical courses are planned.

The lessons begins generally in the middle of the second quadrimestre at the rythm of 2 to 4 hours a week.
Written notes :  Reference books:
  • Anatomie du cheval. Bernard Collin, 1993, éditions Derouaux Ordina, is available in library or at the anatomy department.
  • Anatomie du chien. Bernard Collin, 2002, éditions Derouaux Ordina, is available in library or at the anatomy department.
  • Syllabi, acurate copy of the theoretical lessons, are available at the anatomy department
  • A CD rom of horse anatomy is available at the anatomy department

Advised readings :

  • Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques. Barone R. Tomes I, II et III
  • Anatomy of the dog. Miller, Christensen and Evans. Ed. W.B. Saunders Company
  • A color atlas of clinical anatomy of the dog and cat. J.S.Boyd. Wolfe Publishung Ltd.
  • Dyce, Sack and Wensing. Textbook of veterinary anatomy. Ed. W.B. Saunders Company
  • Sissons and Grossman's. The anatomy of the domestic animals. Volume 1. Ed. W.B. Saunders.
Assessment :  The evaluation consists in an oral and a practical exam that are organised the same day as anatomy of domestic animals part III. The final note is common for the 2 courses. It is not possible to obtain partial exemption. In case of failure, both parts must be represented.
Contacts :  Dr. Annick Gabriel
Department of Morphology and Pathology
Faculty of Véterinary Medecine
Bd de Colonster, B43 4000 Liège
Tél. : 04/366 4061 - Fax : 04/366 4076
E-mail : annick.gabriel@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  The power points presented will be accessible on MyUlg at the time of the beginning of the lesson.


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