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.