Introduction

Veterinary anatomy is the basic science to study the form, structure and function of animal’s body. Originally the term "anatomia" derives from the Greek ana, meaning "apart", and the tome, meaning "cut".
Students gain an anatomical knowledge of the cadaver specimen through dissection, palpation and observation with the naked eye. The objective of the basic veterinary anatomy is to get a clear understanding of the normal structure of the body with a dog, sheep or goat. The comparative veterinary anatomy treats systemically the major domestic species such as horse, ox, dog, goat and chicken etc. We are demonstrating this course with systematic and regional anatomical methods.
System-oriented anatomy deals with the structure of groups of organs that are closely related to a common function, for example, the digestive system, the circulatory system, and the respiratory system e.t.c.
Regional anatomy is one of the foundations of clinical practice focused on the relationships within special regions of the body. This course is mainly practically oriented. The overall objectives of the department are:

1. Strengthening of existing laboratory facilities through up gradation of equipment and allied components.

2. Technical support to D.V.M. students in the Department.

3. Developing close liaison with sister universities and other institutes by providing histological slides and articulated skeletons and chemically treated loose bones of different animals allocated in the prescribed curriculum.

4. To promote the importance of anatomy and histology and to encourage the young researchers in the field of anatomy & histology.

5. To support university and departmental goals by providing the highest possible level of professional and graduate veterinary medical education, resident training, and clinical service in the disciplines of anatomy, histology, radiology, surgery, and reproduction, to develop quality basic and clinical research efforts that are applicable to these fields; and, to provide outstanding veterinary services and extension efforts to the citizens of Pakistan.

   Applied Anatomy Group (AAG)

The planned activities of the group shall involve both the under- and postgraduate students. A few of the diverse activities that we plan to carry out are as follows.

• Applied/surface/clinical anatomy of various organs will be discussed with/among students. It will include surgical case studies also, where the related anatomical structures will be discussed.

• Tutorials about the surface anatomy of various species.

• Short courses concerning the species/concepts not adequately addressed in the current undergraduate anatomy courses.

• Refresher courses/classes of gross/applied anatomy for the students towards the end of their degree or to the graduates preparing for competitive exams/interviews.

• Post-graduate students will share their intended projects. If those PG students are already in the middle of their work, they may use this platform for discussing the progress made in their work.

• Issues regarding synopsis and thesis write-up, plagiarism, use of various search engines and software e.g. end note will be discussed with/among students.

• Group members will present/explain the anatomical concepts/questions that intrigued them most.

• Recent research trends in the field of Anatomy and Histology will be discussed

• The group will host “Statistical Ambulance” where statistical problems regarding the research data of post-graduate students will be addressed.

• Students interested in joining the group may kindly register at aag@uvas.edu.pk Communication regarding schedule of meetings/activities are made through group email.

  Staff Position

Chairman

Prof. Dr. Ijaz Ahmad

Assistant Professor
Dr. Saleem Qaiser
Dr. Syed Hassan Razvi (Ex- leave)
Dr. Hafsa Zaneb

Lecturer
Dr. Saima Masood (Ex- leave)
Dr. Naveed Hussain
Dr. Saima Ashraf

  Co-Curricular Activities

UNDERGRADUATE:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ANAT 101	General & systemic Anatomy	4(1-6)
ANAT 201	Comparative Anatomy	4(1-6)
HIST 202	General Histology & Embryology	4(1-6)
HIST 302	Systemic Histology	3(1-4)

    POST GRADUATE COURSES:

  Facilities & Services

1. Revision of Practical Manual named “General Histology and Embryology” for undergraduate and post graduate students. (2006)

2. Up gradation of the undergraduate lab with new instruments.

3. Histological slides preparation in collaboration with Department of Pharmacology & toxicology, UVAS, Lahore.

4. Establishment of Society of Anatomy & Histology

5. Preparation of articulated skeletons and loose bones for the following institutes

   1. a. Agriculture University Peshawar

   2. Jhang Campus, UVAS, Lahore

   3. Arid agriculture University Rawalpindi

   4. Islamia University Bahawalpur

   5. AJK university Rawlakot AJK

   6. college of veterinary sciences Gomal university D.I. Khan

   7. Bahadrnagar farm Okara

   8. Brook International Hospital Lahore.

   9. College of veterinary sciences Lasbaila Balochistan
       

6. Preparation of Histological slides for Agriculture University Peshawar ,Jhang campus UVAS and Gomal university D.I Khan.

  Books

1. manual of General Histology and Embryology Syed Hassan Rizvi and Dr. Nawaz Asghar (Late)
2. manual of Systemic Histology by Syed Hassan Rizvi and Dr. Nawaz Asghar (Late)
3. Comparative Anatomy by Saleem Qaisar

  Measures Taken To Enhance The Academics

1. Up gradation of gross anatomy and histological labs.
2. Preparation of histological slides.
3. Revision of the curricula has been done and special emphasis has been given to improve the teaching skill according to the latest knowledge and techniques.
4. multimedia installed lecture room.

  Research Progress

1. Factors affecting hemagglutination potential of Avian Influenza Viruses (H5,H7 & H9 subtypes)................(M. Phil thesis by Mubashir Hussain)
2. Bio mechanics of spine of race horses…………….. by Hafsa Zainab (in progress)
3. clinical effects and biochemical studies of different combination of equine anesthesia................by Naveed Hussain(in progress)

  Future Vision of Department

1. Development of plastination technique
2. Applied research through post graduate students
3. Development of programs in interdisciplinary research through different funding agencies
4. Development of contents, process and improved teaching aids.
5. Initiation of short diploma courses like embalming of the animals, skeleton formation and preparation of histological slides.