• Learn basic anatomy that will be applicable to, and ease your transition into, veterinary school
• Learn the positions of organs and major structures in the living animal to an extent where you will be able to place your hands on any location on a live dog/cat/cow/horse and know what bones and organs lie underneath your hands
• Learn what actually is done to your dog or cat when she or he is spayed or neutered (example of clinical correlate, many of these in the courses)
• Learn what are the advantages/disadvantages of moving on 4 legs versus 2 legs (example of general applied comparative anatomy to help you understand form and function in the big picture, many of these in the courses)

This online course is the second of two in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences distance learning program that cover the basic anatomy of common domestic animals. We will focus on the canine and comparative anatomy of the equine, ruminant, and human, especially where species differences exist. The information is organized according to body systems. Clinical correlations are used to emphasize the importance of the basic anatomy. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall, Spring, Summer.