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MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-2023

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Enrolment in BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM (B1330); successful completion of all BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM Year 1 units, or accepted equivalents.

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Unit content:

1. Basic concepts. Classify bones and articulations, correctly use anatomical nomenclature, understand the basic pentadactyl limb plan and comparative modifications. 2. Limbs and postcranial musculoskeletal system. Discuss the general organisational plan of the forelimb, hindlimb and postcranial musculoskeletal system including the functional anatomy of the bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. 3. Peripheral neuromuscular anatomy. Anatomy of the mammalian peripheral nervous system. 4. Peripheral cardiovascular anatomy. Major peripheral blood vessels and lymph nodes. 5. Equine musculoskeletal anatomy. Specialisations of equine musculoskeletal anatomy related to cursorial locomotion and passive weight bearing. 6. Surface anatomy. Relevant bony prominences, lymph nodes, veins and arteries. 7. Radiographic anatomy and medical imaging. Major skeletal landmarks on plain radiographs and important musculoskeletal structures of the equine distal limb on transversely-oriented ultrasound images. 8. Neurophysiology. Organisation of the nervous system and contribution to movement and the maintenance of posture.