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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify, locate and describe systemic anatomical features of the horse
   • Describe the characteristics and location of horse structures using anatomical features
   • Locate and explain anatomical orientation to the position of structures in horses
2. Identify and describe systemic and pathophysiologic systems of horses
   • Identify and describe the structure and function of cellular biology and its relationship to growth, injury, healing and repair
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the integumentary system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the digestive system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the reproductive system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the immune systems
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the hepatic system
   • Identify and describe the structures and functions of the urinary system
3. Evaluate the impact of disease, illness or injury on treatment priorities
   • Relate temperature regulation to the overall health and wellbeing of horses
   • Relate horse behaviour to symptoms of disease, illness or injury
   • Relate horse treatment of disease, illness or injury to health care priorities
   • Make treatment priority decisions based on animal welfare needs and the potential ongoing impact of ailments or disease