External Anatomy and Anatomy of the Horse

Basic knowledge in the area of biology would be desirable.

In order to achieve the proposed learning outcomes, the teaching/learning process is based on:
– theoretical-practical classes of the expository methodology of the theoretical contents, exemplifying in anatomical models and with presentations in “PowerPoint”.
– high component with in vivo horses practical classes, so that the student can identify and correlate the different anatomical regions with their function.
– use of audio-visual means to demonstrate certain physiological mechanisms.

Learning outcomes:

1. To know the exterior of the horse and its relationship with the various organic structures.

2. To know the skeletal, articular, muscular, and integumentary systems of the horse.

3. To know the location and macroscopic structure of different systems of the animal organism.

1. The exterior of the horse: main regions of the head, trunk, and limbs. Growth and development and their relations with the regions outside the animal

2. The skeleton of the horse: the skull, spine, foreleg, and hind limb

3. The horse’s joints: structure and classification of joints. The main joints. The main changes to which they are subject.

4. The muscles of the horse: structure and classification of muscles. The main muscles of the horse. Mechanism of muscular contraction.

5. The integumentary system: structure of the skin and the hairs. The hull.

6. The urinary system: structure, location, and function of the main organs.

7. Circulatory system: structure and location of the heart, arteries, and veins. Pulmonary and systemic circulation.

8. Lymphatic system: lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and spleen.

9. Respiratory system: structure, location, and function of the main organs.

10. Digestive system: structure, location, and function of the main organs.

11. Reproductive system: structure, location, and function of the main organs.

Continuous evaluation:

Skills evaluation will be carried out through 4 short answer and/or multiple-choice written tests (each with a weight of 25%), to be held during the training period. The final grade (FG) will result from the weighted average of the grades obtained in each of the assessments:

- FG= Av 1+ Av2+ Av 3+ Av 4 / 4 = 100%

A student will be approved when they have fulfilled the minimum attendance of 75% of classes and have obtained a classification equal to or greater than 9.5 in the written assessment.

Assessment by Exam:

In the final examination, continuous assessment students may be partially exempted from any assessment instruments in which they have achieved ≥7.5.

All students who have not been approved by continuous assessment or who wish to improve their grades are admitted to the exam.

The assessment will be done through short answer and/or multiple choice written examination and considered approved a student who obtains a grade equal or greater to 9,5:

Written test= 100%

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