17.5: Basic Science for Equine Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition

This course presents a thorough review of advanced concepts of equine anatomy and biomechanics for the thoracic limb, pelvic limb, and axial skeleton. The course compares and contrasts basic structural and functional anatomic characteristics and features in the quadrupedal, namely equine, and bipedal (human) thoracic limb, pelvic limb, and axial skeleton. The authors assist the reader in identifying structural and functional relationships within the skeleton as well as superficial osseous structures, types of articulations, and ligamentous attachments. With an understanding of the basic organization of muscle groups, the reader will be able to identify functional differences between intrinsic and extrinsic equine musculature. In addition, the general innervation patterns of the vertebral column, the basic organization of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, and the sites of superficial vasculature and nerves are covered. Each monograph concludes with a discussion of common clinical conditions for equines, which assists in pulling it all together in a very practical manner for each course participant.

This course will help the reader to develop a basic understanding of the structural and functional anatomy for equines. Upon completion, the reader will be able to do the following with respect to the thoracic limb, pelvic limb, and axial skeleton:

1. Identify, compare, and contrast basic structural and functional anatomic characteristics and features with quadrupeds (equine) and bipeds (human).
2. Identify superficial osseous structures, types of articulations, and ligamentous attachments.
3. Understand the components of the vertebral motion segment.
4. Understand the basic organization of muscle groups.
5. Identify functional differences between intrinsic and extrinsic musculature.
6. Identify the general innervation patterns.
7. Describe sites of superficial vasculature and nerves.
8. Understand the basic organization of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.
9. Distinguish basic common clinical conditions.

• Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics: Comparative Anatomy of the Thoracic Limb
  Kevin K. Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD
• Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics: Comparative Anatomy of the Pelvic Limb
  Kevin K. Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD
• Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics: Comparative Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton
  Kevin K. Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD

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