Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/03
ANS222LL 20042-99999	LAB	1 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory experience in support of ANS222. Includes dissection of preserved animal specimens. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ANS222.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ANS222LL   20042-99999	Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1.	Identify clinically significant anatomic landmarks on dissected anatomic specimens. (I, VI, VIII, IX, X, XIV, XV)
2.	Relate anatomic structure to physiologic function using anatomic specimens. (II, IV-XVI)
3.	Use dissecting and compound microscopes to examine gross and microscopic anatomic specimens. (III-XVI)
4.	Use dissecting instruments in a safe manner. (IV-XVI)
5.	Properly store and care for anatomic specimens. (IV-XVI)
6.	Perform directed dissections of preserved anatomic specimens. (IV-XVI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ANS222LL   20042-99999	Animal Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

I. Anatomical Terminology A. Anatomical planes of reference B. Positional and directional terminology II. Structural Organization A. Body regions and cavities: prosection B. Structural units 1. Cells 2. Tissues 3. Organs 4. Systems III. Use and Care of Microscopes A. Dissecting microscopes B. Compound microscopes 1. Parts and their functions 2. Focusing and slide examination techniques 3. Care and cleaning IV. Subcellular and Cellular Structure and Function A. Microscopic examination of mammalian cells B. Demonstration of membrane permeability and transport V. Tissues and Organs A. Microscopic examination of mammalian tissues B. Laboratory safety and use of dissecting instruments C. Dissection and gross examination of preserved mammalian organs organs VI. Integumentary System A. Comparative anatomy B. The equine hoof C. Horns and antlers VII. Nervous System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Central and peripheral nervous systems C. Somatic and autonomic nervous systems D. Special senses E. Microscopic examination of nervous tissue VIII. Skeletal System A. Comparative skeletal anatomy of livestock animals B. Comparative skeletal anatomy of carnivores and selected laboratory animals C. Structure and function of joints D. Clinically significant anatomic landmarks E. Microscopic examination of bone IX. Muscular System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Clinically significant anatomic landmarks C. Demonstration of physiology of muscle contraction D. Microscope examination of muscle and connective tissue X. Circulatory System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Microscopic examination of blood C. Heart D. Vascular system E. Lymphatic system F. Clinically significant anatomic landmarks G. Microscopic examination of myocardium, arteries, and veins XI. Respiratory System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Demonstration of pulmonary ventilation C. Microscopic examination of lung XII. The Ruminant Digestive System XIII. Non-Ruminant Digestive System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Microscopic examination of gastrointestinal tract XIV. Urinary System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Gender differences C. Clinically significant anatomic landmarks D. Microscopic examination of kidney XV. Reproductive System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Male C. Female D. Clinically significant anatomic landmarks E. Microscopic examination of sperm and ova XVI. Endocrine System A. Dissection of preserved specimens B. Microscopic examination of endocrine glands

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