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VET30440

Academic Year 2025/2026

Abdomen & Pelvis- Topographical Anatomy (VET30440)

Subject:
Veterinary Medicine
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Veterinary Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr David Kilroy
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module covers the basic anatomy of the structures and contents of the abdominal and pelvic cavities of the domestic veterinary species; including the key structures of the gastrointestinal and urogenital system. This includes their basic function, topographical relationships, attachments, blood supply, innervation and lymphatic drainage. Key principals are emphasised through reference to (a) the developmental progression involved in organogenesis of the structures comprising relevant body systems and (b) practical examples from surgery, pathology and clinical practice with the aid of X-ray plates and USG (ultrasonography).

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: (a) review the overall topographical, comparative and functional anatomy of the abdominal and pelvic cavities iof domestic veterinary species; (b) apply an understanding of the development of these regions to imply general patterns of blood supply, innervation, lymphatic drainage, peritoneal attachment and organ morphology; (c) display an appreciation of the 3D positions and relationships of all relevant organs and structures comprising these regions of the body; (d) relate the above to the basic radiographic anatomy & histology of these regions through an ability to accurately describe and identify all relevant organs and structures; (e) integrate the contents of this module with pre- and co-requisite modules.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

7

Tutorial

12

Practical

30

Autonomous Student Learning

70

Total

119


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, practical classes and problem-based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students attending this module should have a strong foundation in biological sciences


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET30330 - Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev, VET30420 - Cardio & resp systems

Incompatibles:
VET10050 - Comp Topog Anat of Ab & Pelvis

Additional Information:
Students require these modules or must demonstrate equivalent prior learning.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Short answer paper with students required to attempt five of six questions. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Other No
70
No
Exam (Online): Online MCQ covering material taught in weeks 1 to 5 of the module. Week 6 Other No
30
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Nicola Fletcher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nora Grenager Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Colm Reid Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alison Reynolds Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sourav Bhattacharjee Tutor
Dr Gina Duggan Tutor
Dr Bridget Hogg Tutor
Professor Lisa Katz Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Ms Catherine McCarney Tutor
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Mon 12:00 - 13:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Mon 14:00 - 15:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 31, 32 Tues 14:00 - 15:50