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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-13-1984 |
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EQS120
1988 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Equine
Anatomy and Physiology |
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Study
of structure and function of the equine. Includes cell structure and anatomy
and physiology of major systems with emphasis on skeletal, muscular, and
digestive systems. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EQS120 1988
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Equine Anatomy and Physiology |
1.
Identify
the structure and describe the functions of animal cells. (I)
2.
Identify
the structure and describe the functions of animal tissues. (II)
3.
Identify
and locate selected equine bones and joints and describe their basic functions.
(III)
4.
Classify
equine muscle tissue and differentiate between the general muscular functions.
(IV)
5.
Identify
and locate structures of the equine digestive system and describe the various
functions. (V)
6.
Prioritize
general sensations of the equine and address the functions of the structural
components. (VI)
7.
Identify
the major components of the equine circulatory system and describe the
physiology of circulation. (VII)
8.
Differentiate
between the equine central and peripheral nervous systems and explain the
function of neurons, nerve impulses, and reflex arcs. (VIII)
9.
Identify
and locate structures of the equine urinary system and describe the
interrelationships of blood supply and nerve and hormone control. (IX)
10.
Classify
equine hormones, identify associated glands, and explain hormonal feedback
mechanisms, action, and control. (X)
11.
Identify
and locate structures of the equine respiratory system and describe the
physiology of respiration. (XI)
12.
Identify
the structure and describe the functions of the equine hide. (XII)
13.
Compare the
anatomy and physiology of stallion and mare reproductive systems. (XIII)
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EQS120 1988
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Equine Anatomy and Physiology |
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I. Structure and Function
of the Animal Cell A. Terminology B. Anatomy of the Cell 1. Shape 2. Size 3. Structure 4. Physical characteristics
C. Physiology of the Cell 1. Metabolism 2. Activities 3. Physical processes 4. Body fluids II. Structure and Functions
of Animal Tissues A. Terminology B. Classification and
Function of Tissues 1. Epithelial 2. Connective 3. Muscle 4. Nervous 5. Embryonal
C. Classification and
Function of Membranes 1. Serous 2. Synovial 3. Mucous 4. Cutaneous
III. The Equine Skeletal
System A. Terminology B. Anatomy of Bones 1. Classification 2. Composition 3. Division of the skeleton
C. Physiology of Bones 1. Embryology 2. Fractures 3. Fracture healing 4. Other pathological
conditions D. Joints 1. Classification 2. Movement 3. Axial skeleton joints 4. Appendicular
skeleton joints 5. Pathology of joints and
related structures IV. The Equine Muscular
System A. Terminology B. Classification of Muscle
Tissue 1. Striated - skeletal 2. Nonstriated
- smooth, visceral 3. Indistinctly striated -
cardiac C. Origin of Muscles D. Insertion of Muscles E. Nerve Supply F. Blood Supply G. Function 1. Irritability 2. Contractility 3. Extensibility 4. Elasticity V. The Digestive System A. Terminology B. Structure 1. Alimentary canal 2. Accessory organs C. Functions 1. Movement of food 2. Respiration 3. Secretion 4. Absorption 5. Digestion 6. Elimination D. Nerve Supply E. Blood Supply VI. The Equine Sensory
System A. Terminology B. General Sensations 1. Hearing 2. Equilibrium 3. Vision 4. Smell 5. Taste 6. Pain C. Structural Components
and Functions 1. Ear 2. Eye 3. Nose 4. Tongue VII. The Equine Circulatory
System A. Terminology B. Blood 1. Description 2. Charateristics
3. Composition 4. Functions C. Structure of the
Vascular System 1. Arteries 2. Veins 3. Capillaries D. Anatomy of the Heart E. Physiology of
Circulation 1. Pulmonary 2. Systemic 3. Coronary 4. Factors modifying
circulation 5. Pulse F. Lymph G. Spleen VIII. The Equine Nervous
System A. Terminology B. Anatomy 1. Central Nervous System 2. Peripheral Nervous
System C. Physiology 1. Neurons 2. Nerve impulses 3. Reflex arc and response IX. The Equine Urinary
System A. Terminology B. Anatomy 1. Kidney 2. Ureters
3. Bladder C. Physiology 1. Blood supply 2. Nerve control 3. Hormone control X. The Equine Endocrine
System A. Terminology B. Classification of
Hormones 1. General 2. Local C. Anatomy of Glands 1. Pituitary 2. Adrenal 3. Thyroid 4. Parathyroid 5. Thymus 6. Gonads D. Physiology 1. Mechanism of hormonal
action 2. Control of hormonal
secretion 3. Feedback mechanisms XI. The Equine Respiratory
System A. Terminology B. Anatomy 1. Nose 2. Nasal pharynx 3. Pharynx 4. Trachea 5. Bronchi 6. Lungs C. Physiology 1. Respiration in alviolus 2. Respiration in tissue
capillaries 3. Nerve controls of
respiration 4. Chemical controls of
respiration 5. Oxygen therapy XII. The Equine Integumentary System A. Terminology B. Anatomy of the Hide 1. Layers 2. Appendages 3. Glands C. Physiology of the Hide 1. Blood vessels 2. Lymphatics
3. Nerve fibers XIII. The Equine
Reproductive System A. Terminology B. Anatomy of the Stallion 1. Testes 2. Accessory organs 3. Single structures C. Physiology of the
Stallion Reproduction System 1. Blood supply 2. Hormone control 3. Nerve control D. Anatomy of the Mare 1. Ovaries 2. Fallopian tubes 3. Uterus 4. Vagina 5. External genitalia E. Physiology of the Mare
Reproduction System 1. Blood supply 2. Hormone control 3. Nerve control |