EST-4024 Equine Musculoskeletal System I
This course is a comparative anatomical and physiological approach to the musculoskeletal system and lameness in the horse. Every participant will receive the basic knowledge required for every horse owner to provide a quality lameness examination on a horse. In addition, the courses will explore a veterinarian's approach to such a procedure. Some of the topics include: muscle, bone and nerve physiology, joint function and dysfunction, anatomy of the hoof, and the lameness examination in the horse including diagnostic procedures. This course will require each student to spend 8 hours total in the barn involved in lameness evaluations and procedures. Students will also be required to participate in a formal presentation.
Prerequisite
Complete EST-2012 with a minimum grade D- or better.