2 credits
Fall 2025 Distance Learning Lower Division
This course is the first of two in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences distance learning program covering the basic anatomy of common domestic animals. We will focus on the canine and comparative anatomy of the equine, ruminant, and human, especially where species differentiations exist. The information is organized according to body systems. Clinical correlations are used to emphasize the importance of the basic anatomy. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Obtain a basic understanding of principles that can assist with comparing anatomical structures of major domestic species.
2Develop mental images of the animal to assist in knowing the orientation of structures in the living animal.
3Know enough basic anatomy to understand the results obtained from imaging techniques.
4Identify anatomical structures on dissected images, radiographs, anatomical models and live animals.
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