Information Package / Course Catalogue
Morphometrical Methods in Anatomy
Course Code: VAN642
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

The gained great skills about the methods relating to the shape and size of biological structures.

Course Content

Different morphometric methods such as fresh, dry, two dimensional and three dimensional materials by using compass, goniometer, software.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To use correctly the measurement tools for obtaining data from macroanatomical and subgross structures.
2.To obtain the morphometric values with higher reliability and repeatability.
3.3. To interpret the morphometric values regarding to the interaction between the anatomical shape and function.
4. know the measurements of body parts
5. know the errors encountered in measurements
Recommended or Required Reading
3.DYCE, KM., SACK, WO., WENSING, CJG “ Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy” W.B. Saunders Company (1987)
4.NICKEL, R., SHUMMER, A., SEIFERLE, E “The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume I –IV)” Verlag Paul Parey (1986)
5.POPESKO P, “Evcil Hayvanların Topografik Anatomi Atlası” Çeviri, Nobel Tıp Kitapevi (2010)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Morphometrical approaches to the anatomical studies
Week 1 - Practice
Introducing the tools of the morphometrical measurements
Week 2 - Theoretical
General morphometrical methods for anatomical studies
Week 2 - Practice
To introduce the tools of the morphometrical measurements
Week 3 - Theoretical
Subgross methods for anatomical studies
Week 3 - Practice
To use the stereomicroscope
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reasons of error in morphometrical studies
Week 4 - Practice
Repeated measurements from the cadaver and bone
Week 5 - Theoretical
General measurements from body regions
Week 5 - Practice
Length and angle measurements from body
Week 6 - Theoretical
General measurements from body regions
Week 6 - Practice
Area and volume measurements from body
Week 7 - Theoretical
Shape, diameter and volume measurements from organs
Week 7 - Practice
Some measurements on the cadaver or images from organs, vessels and nerves
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Topic repetition (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Measurement methods to asses the shape and size of bones
Week 9 - Practice
Bone measurements by using caliper
Week 10 - Theoretical
Measurement methods to asses the shape and size of bones
Week 10 - Practice
Bone measurement methods such as using photographs or 3D model
Week 11 - Theoretical
Statistical evaluation of the morphometrical data
Week 11 - Practice
The importance of recording measurements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Statistical evaluation of the morphometrical data
Week 12 - Practice
Using SPSS or Excel programmes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Statistical evaluation of the morphometrical data
Week 13 - Practice
Descriptive statistics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Statistical evaluation of the morphometrical data
Week 14 - Practice
Comparison tests in statistical analysis
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 - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment216236
Midterm Examination127128
Final Examination143144
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
OÇ-4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026