EQUINE LOCOMOTION AND BIOMECHANICS
AGR2ELB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Equine biomechanics is the understanding of the physical factors that influence a horse's ability to function or compete and why they develop lameness. This subject will cover the major causes of lameness affecting performance - repetitive stress orthopedic injuries, soft tissue injuries and blunt trauma. Students completing this subject will develop their understanding of some basic equine biomechanical locomotion parameters, equine muscle anatamoy, and develop approachs to reduce muscle injury.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE and have passed AGR1AEP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Horse anatomy: a coloring atlas, 2nd edn, | Prescribed | Kainer, RO & McCracken, TO, 1998 | Alpine Publications, Colorado |
| Readings | Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians, 3rd edn, | Recommended | Colville, TP & Bassert, JM | Elsevier, St Louis, MI |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and describe the function of major bones, joints and muscle groups of the horse using anatomical and lay terminologies
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicals and tutorials
02. Critically evaluate the key characteristics of a horse's gait, considering the biomechanics of movement and key areas of stress
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicals and tutorials
03. Relate muscle form to function using external landmarks and knowledge of underlying bones, joints and muscle groups.
- Activities:
- Lectures, practicals and tutorials
04. Produce an accurate anatomical resource by recording images and information of anatomical specimens
- Activities:
- Practicals and tutorials