Maricopa Community Colleges  ANH205   20062-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/05
ANH205 20062-99999 LEC
LAB
3 Credit(s)
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3 Period(s)
3 Period(s)
Clinical Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Focuses on unique anatomic structures and physiological processes which are clinically important in veterinary medicine. Anatomical and physiological bases of clinic procedures, animal disease processes, and veterinary treatments. Prerequisites: ANS222 and ANS222LL.
 
Course Note: Intended for Veterinary Technology/Animal Health program students.
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ANH205   20062-99999 Clinical Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
1. Explain the importance of understanding the anatomical and physiological bases of veterinary clinical procedures. (I)
2. Identify and define the elements of the inflammatory and healing processes in various animal tissue and organs. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII)
3. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system of animals. (II)
4. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system of animals. (III)
5. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system of animals. (IV)
6. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system of animals. (V)
7. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system of animals. (VI)
8. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system of animals. (VII)
9. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of animals. (VIII)
10. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system of animals. (IX)
11. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system of animals. (X)
12. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system of animals. (XI)
13. Identify clinically important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the immune system of animals. (XII)
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ANH205   20062-99999 Clinical Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
    I. Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Clinical Procedures and Treatments in Veterinary Medicine
        A. Roles of veterinary technicians in clinical procedures and treatments
        B. Importance of species-specific anatomy and physiology as rationale for clinical procedures and treatments
        C. Pathology of animal disease
        D. The inflammatory process
      II. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
          A. Species differences in skin and associated structures
            1. Anatomical landmarks for claw clipping, hoof trimming, beak trimming, dehorning
            2. The equine hoof
            3. Feathers and wing clipping
          B. Clinically important integumentary abnormalities
            1. Allergic dermatitis
            2. Equine and bovine laminitis
            3. Equine exuberant granulation
          C. Wound healing
        III. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
            A. Anatomy and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
            B. Anatomical and physiological bases of the nervous system exam
            C. Landmarks for peripheral nerves
            D. Inflammation, degeneration, and healing of nervous tissue
          IV. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
              A. Anatomical differences of species
              B. Bone and cartilage development
              C. Fracture repair and cartilage repair
              D. Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
              E. Clinically important skeletal landmarks
            V. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
                A. Equine reciprocal and stay apparatuses
                B. Inflammation, response to injury, and healing of muscular tissue
                C. Clinically important muscular landmarks
              VI. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
                  A. Cardiac anatomy and physiology
                    1. Maintenance of cardiac rhythm
                    2. Maintenance of cardiac contractility
                    3. Maintenance of blood pressure
                  B. Auscultation of the heart
                  C. Congestive heart failure
                  D. Clinically important vascular landmarks
                VII. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
                    A. Species differences in lungs, pleura, and mediastinum
                    B. Common animal respiratory diseases
                    C. Gas exchange, oxygen dissociation curve, and respiratory control of pH
                    D. Auscultation of the respiratory system
                  VIII. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
                      A. Carnivore and omnivore monogastric systems
                      B. Equine digestive system
                        1. Examination of the equine digestive system
                        2. Anatomy and physiology of equine colic
                      C. Ruminant digestive system
                        1. Examination of the ruminant digestive system
                        2. Rumen motility, ruminal acidosis, and bloat
                      D. Physiology of vomiting
                      E. Physiology of diarrhea
                    IX. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
                        A. Species differences in urinary system and urine composition
                        B. Role of urinary system in water, electrolyte, pH, and blood pressure regulation
                        C. Examination of the urinary system
                        D. Anatomy and physiology of acute and chronic renal failure
                        E. Landmarks for cystocentesis and catheterization
                      X. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System
                          A. Anatomical differences of species
                          B. Estrous cycle, mating, and gestation
                            1. Dogs
                            2. Cats
                            3. Horses
                            4. Cattle
                            5. Sheep
                            6. Other
                          C. Hormonal control of reproduction and physiological basis of medical manipulation
                        XI. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
                            A. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
                            B. Hypoadrenocorticism and hyperadrenocortism
                            C. Diabetes mellitus
                          XII. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System
                              A. Species differences in colostral antibody transfer and maternal immunity
                              B. Physiology of immunosuppression
                              C. Interaction of cellular and humoral systems
                              D. Vaccination, vaccination failure, and vaccine reactions
                              E. Landmarks for peripheral lymph node palpation
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