Carla Travis Webster defines anatomy and physiology as follows: I. anatomy the science dealing with the structure of organisms and their elements. 2. Physiology the scientific study of essential and typical life processes, activities and functions. This course will examine the structures and systems within an organism. Their components, their function and how they interrelate.
Standards
Perform daily husbandry procedures for animals Participate in class daily, attendance is critical and will be reflected in your grade Dress appropriately for kennel and lab work Assume responsibility for clean-up of his/herself in a manner associated with a laboratory/kennel Complete course assignments at scheduled times or it may be scored as a zero Complete test on assigned day. Missed tests made up only at teachers discretion Deactivate all electronic equipment prior to start of class
Units and Competencies A. Skeletal System 1. Identify the parts of a medical term 2. Define commonly used prefixes, combining forms and suffixes 3. Define anatomical terminology
4. Use anatomical terms to denote direction correctly 5. Identify and recognize common terms used for animals 6. List the functions of the skeletal system 7. Describe exoskeleton 8. Describe endoskeleton 9. Identify the axial and appendicular skeleton 10. Explain the physiology of bones 11. Describe bone types 12. Describe joints 13. Describe cartilage 14. Describe the properties, locations, functions and varieties of connective tissues 15. Identify mammal skeleton components 16. Identify reptile skeleton components 17. Identify amphibian skeleton components 18. Identify fish skeleton components 19. Identify avain skeleton components B. Muscular System I. Describe muscle tissue properties, function, locations and varieties 2. Describe muscle attachments 3. Describe muscle nerve impulses 4. Describe muscle pairs 5. Describe kinesiology 6. Describe the properties, locations, functions and varieties of epithelial tissues C. Skin 1. Describe skin 2. Describe glands 3. Describe hairs 4. Describe feathers 5. Describe claws, nails and hooves 6. Describe horns 7. Identify skin components
D. Digestive System I. Describe digestive system components 2. Describe digestive system function 3. Identify digestive system components 4. Compare ruminant and nonruminant digestive systems 5. List factors that affect stomach activity 6. Describe the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water E. Excretory System 1. Describe excretory system components 2. Describe excretory system functions 3. Identify the components of the renal system 4. Describe the function of the renal system 5. Describe the formation of urine 6. Test and evaluate urine F. Reproductive System 1. List components of reproduction system 2. Describe function of mammal reproduction system 3. Identify components of mammal reproduction system 4. List components of avian reproduction system 5. Describe function of avian reproduction system 6. Identify components of avian reproduction system 7. List components of reptile reproduction system 8. Describe components of reptile reproduction system 9. Identify components of reptile reproduction system 10. List components of fish reproduction system 11. Describe components of fish reproduction system 12. Identify components of fish reproduction system 13. Describe the function of hormones in the reproduction system 14. Describe the estrous cycle
G. Nervous System 1. List the three main parts of the nervous system 2. List the regions of the brain 3. Describe the function of the regions of the brain 4. Describe the anatomy and function of the spinal chord 5. Describe the properties, location and varieties of nerve tissues 6. Describe the function of nerves 7. Describe the auditory system 8. Describe the olfactory system 9. Describe the optic system 10. Describe the system of taste H. Vascular System 1. List the components of the cardiovascular system 2. Describe the anatomy and function of the heart 3. Describe the function of arteries 4. Describe the function of veins 5. Describe the components of blood 6. Explain how blood carries nutrients, gasses and waste 7. Describe the components of the lymphatic system I. Endocrine System 1. Describe the immune system 2. List the components of the endocrine system 3. Describe the function of the endocrine system 4. Identify the components of the endocrine system 5. Describe the hormones of the system J. Respiratory System 1. List the components of the respiration systems 2. Describe the components of the respiration systems 3. Diagram the respiration systems 4. Compare external and internal respiration 5. Explain how respiration is controlled 6. Explain vocalization
Textbooks
Janet Arnundson Romich. An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. Delmar, 2000.
This textbook is required. Dean M. Warren. Small Animal Care and Management. 2nd. Delmar, 2000. This textbook is required. Jackson" Greer, Baker. Animal Health. 3rd. Interstate, 2000. This textbook is required-
