| Module Identifier |
RSM0510 |
| Module Title |
EQUINE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTION |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Sebastian D McBride |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 11 Hours 11 x 1 hour lectures |
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Practical | 6 Hours 2 x 2 hour dissections; 1 x 2 hour live horse practical |
| Assessment |
Semester Exam | 3 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 70% |
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Semester Assessment | Practical write-up Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 30% |
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
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describe the major anatomical structures that comprise the head, the locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the
horse in gross and histological detail
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appreciate the functional aspects of the gross and histological anatomy associated with each of the systems and how they
interact and complement each other's performance
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understand how the horse's anatomy adapts to various physical stresses and the time courses involved in repair
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appreciate the specific anatomical limitations and weaknesses applying this knowledge to the selection of animals for different
activities and the design of training regimes
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understand how the process of natural evolution and human selection has shaped the modern-day horse.
Brief description
This module will be presented as a lecture course with two dissections and one live horse practical, which complement the lecture material. Content: Classification and evolution of the equid. Examination of the evolution of the skeletal structure of the head, cardiovascular, respiratory and locomotory systems. Skeletal anatomy, muscle structure, and function specifically related to movement.
Aims
This module aims to provide the student with a detailed understanding of the structures and functions of the head, the locomotory, cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the horse. This will be developed into an awareness of how the anatomy of the horse withstands physical strain, recognition of early signs of excessive stress and the structural limitations to performance. Gait analysis techniques will be covered, with the application of these for the selection of suitable animals for different activities. A basic coverage of equine evolution will be included. The knowledge gained in this module will form the basis of understanding for much of the veterinary science module delivered later in the scheme.
Transferable skills
.1 Independent project work
This will be developed by the assignment
.2 IT and information handling
To complete the written assignment students will have to obtain information from a variety of sources including books and web sites. This will involve the use of IT to compile the finished report as well as retrieve relevant information (e.g. Voyager).
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students will be required to present information precisely and concisely in a clear and informative manner. The assignment will require all source material to be fully referenced.
.7 Self-management
Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
.8 Group activity
Students will have to manage themselves individually and as a group to collate various pieces of information during the dissection practicals.
Reading Lists
Books
Burkitt H G, Young B and Heath J W. (1993)
Wheater's functional histology. 3rd. Churchill Livingston
Pollitt C C. (1995)
Colour atlas of the horse's foot. Mosby-Wolfe
Ashdown, R D. (1987)
Colour Alas of Veterinary Medicine Vol 2. The Horse
Frandson, R D. (1981)
Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Lea & Febiger
Goody, P C. (1983)
Horse Anatomy. A Pictorial Approach to Equine Structure. J A Allen
Smyth, R H and Goody, P C. (1975)
The Horse Structure and Movement. J A Allen & Co Ltd
Pratt & O'Connor. (1983)
Remarks on Gait Analysis. Eq Ex Phys. Ed Snow Persson & Rose
Eisemann, V; Alberdi, M T; De Guili, C; and Stesche, U. (1981)
Dyce, K M, Sack, W O and Wensing, C J G. (1996)
Textbook of veterinary anatomy. 2nd. W B Saunders