Start Anatomy Unit

Goal: To gain a basic understanding of equine anatomy and body systems.

Description: Information on the equine anatomy includes external parts of the horse, external and internal parts of the hoof and parts of the horse’s mouth. Additionally, body systems are discussed and include the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, immune, integumentary, nervous, skeletal, muscular and reproductive systems.

Objectives:

1. To describe the anatomy and physiology of horses including the anatomical parts of the horse, hooves and mouth.

2. To describe the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, immune, integumentary, nervous, skeletal, muscular and reproductive systems of horses.