Information Package / Course Catalogue
Brachial and Lumbosacral Plexus
Course Code: VAN633
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The goal of the course is to provide the student with an understanding of the gross anatomy and functions of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus and to relate this knowledge to the practice of the veterinary medicine.

Course Content

Comparative anatomy of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus: • Formation of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus • Nerves the brachial plexus and anatomical structures innervated by this nerves • Nerves the lumbosacral plexus and areas innervated by this nerves

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.• Identify the formation of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus
2.• Determine the nerves of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus
3.Inform about the anatomical structures innervated by this nerves
4.to learn anesthesia areas of nerve space in the forefoot
5. learn anesthesia regions of the hind limb nerve space
Recommended or Required Reading
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 III” Medisan Press (2005)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Formation of plexus brachialis
Week 1 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus brachialis(N. suprascapularis, N. musculocutaneus, Nn. Subscapulares)
Week 2 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus brachialis(N. pectorales craniales, N. pectorales caudales)
Week 3 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus brachialis(N. axillaris, N. radialis)
Week 4 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus brachialis(N. medianus, N. ulnaris)
Week 5 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Anesthetized areas of nerve space in the forefoot
Week 6 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 7 - Theoretical
Homework discussion-1
Week 7 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Formation of plexus lumbosacralis
Week 9 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus lumbosacralis(N. iliohypogastricus, N. ilioinguinalis, N. genitofemoralis)
Week 10 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus lumbosacralis(N. cutaneus femoris lateralis, N. femoralis, N. cutaneus femoris caudalis, N. obturatorius)
Week 11 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus lumbosacralis(N. gluteus cranialis, N. gluteus caudalis, N. pudendus, Nn. Rectales caudales)
Week 12 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nerves separated from plexus lumbosacralis(N. ischiadicus; N. tibialis, N. peroneus communis)
Week 13 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 14 - Theoretical
Anesthetized areas of nerve space in the hind limb
Week 14 - Practice
Cadaver work, dissection
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory314145
Lecture - Practice314145
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
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