Vet Anatomy and Physiology

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This course will introduce veterinary medical terminology, including prefix, suffix, root words, common medical terms, and a basic knowledge of word construction. This course will relate the relevant medical terminology to the structure and function of animal bodies and the anatomical/physiological differences between selected species. Learners will examine body organization, cellular biology, histology, and gross anatomy/physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and nervous systems. Lab will include the use of skeletons, models, virtual anatomy tools, and dissection of cadavers.