Information Package / Course Catalogue
Dissection Techniques
Course Code: VAN504
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Basic knowledge for dissection tecniques. Specific preparats for different systems.

Course Content

Basic principles of dissection, Introduction and maintenance of instruments used in dissection, Regional skin dissection lines, Structural features of deep tissues I (Opening of aponeurosis and fascia), Structural features of deep tissues II (Anatomical features and monitoring of vessels and nerves)

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Erkut TURAN
Learning Outcomes
1.to able to have knowledge dissection of muscle and fascia
2.to able to be have knowledge Superficial dissection of vascular and neural regions
3.to able to be have knowledge Dissection of organs and formations of neck, abdomen, chest region
4.to able to be have knowledge Dissection of the pelvic cavity organs and formations
5.to able to be have knowledge Dissection of the brain and spinal cord
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. ÖCAL, M.K., ERDEN, H., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (General-Skin-Forelimb)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 5 (1998) 2. ÖCAL, M.K., ÖĞÜT, İ., KARA, M.E “Anatomy of the Domestic Animals (Trunk)." Adnan Menderes University Press No: 11 (1999) 3. DURSUN, N “Veterinary Anatomy I” Medisan Press (1996) 4. DURSUN, N “Veterinary Anatomy II” Medisan Press (1996) 5. DURSUN, N “Veterinary Anatomy III” Medisan Press (2005) 6. DURSUN, N “Anatomy of the Domestic Birds” Medisan Press (2002) 7. BAHADIR, A., YILDIZ, H “Veterinary Anatomy I (Locomotion System)” Ezgi Press (2004) 8. BAHADIR, A., YILDIZ, H “Veterinary Anatomi II (Organs)” Ezgi Press (2005) 9. DYCE, KM., SACK, WO., WENSING, CJG “ Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy” W.B. Saunders Company (1987) 10. NICKEL, R., SHUMMER, A., SEIFERLE, E “The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume I –IV)” Verlag Paul Parey (1986) 11. BUDRAS, KD., WUNSCHE, A “Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy (Cattle)” Medipres (2009) 12. BUDRAS, KD., FRICKE, W., RICHTER, R “Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy (Dog)” Medipres (2009) 13. BUDRAS, KD., RÖCK, S “Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy (Horse)”,Translation, Medipres (2009) 14. POPESKO P, “Topographic Anatomy Atlas of the Domestic Animals” Translation, Nobel Tıp Press (2010)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction of dissection materials
Week 2 - Practice
Cadaver preparation
Week 3 - Practice
Applications on the superficial anatomical cadaver
Week 4 - Practice
Removal of the skin
Week 5 - Practice
Dissection of muscle and fascia
Week 6 - Practice
Superficial dissection of vascular and neural regions
Week 7 - Practice
Dissection of the organ and the formation of the head region
Week 8 - Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Practice
Neck dissection and organ formation
Week 10 - Practice
Dissection of the chest cavity and organ formation
Week 11 - Practice
Dissection of the abdominal cavity organs and formations
Week 12 - Practice
Dissection of the pelvic cavity organs and formations
Week 13 - Practice
Dissection of the brain and spinal cord
Week 14 - Practice
Cadaver dissection in the evaluation of the student sample
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice101414
Laboratory121416
Reading1044
Individual Work121416
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
3
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026