1Describe major anatomical principles of structure and function and identify and describe major anatomical structures which are common among domestic species; demonstrate the ability to translate and apply that knowledge to other species.

2Use specific topographical and palpable landmarks in horses, ruminant species, and pigs to locate clinically important underlying structures and viscera for purposes of physical examination, imaging and other diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures.

3Be able to identify major and clinically important anatomical structures on skeletal and other anatomical models; radiographs; cadavers; and live domestic animals (horses, ruminant species, pigs).

4Identify and describe the major structural components of birds, using domestic poultry as a model, and demonstrate an understanding of structure-function inter-relationships in the avian body.