Web-Based Instruction

Veterinary Developmental Anatomy

Links to instructional web sites produced by

Veterinary Anatomy faculty at the University of Minnesota

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Developmental Anatomy / Embryology (CVM 6100)

Embryology Highlights (Screencasts)
Veterinary Developmental Anatomy content is presented through a series of narrated video presentations (screencasts). Taken together, the series of screencasts constitutes an online Introductory Embryology course, subdivided into compact units. Initial units presenting fertilization, early embryogenesis, and placentation are followed by content units pertaining to body systems. (The screencasts were produced with Camtasia software; they are presented as QuickTime videoclips.)

NOTE: A mobile version of Embryology Highlights (a web app designed for smart phones & tablets) is available at this URL: http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/mEmbryoHL/

Developmental Anatomy: Subject Outlines & Knowledge Self-Assessment
This web site is intended to supplement class notes or a textbook that provides embryology images. For each of a dozen embryology subjects, the web site presents an Outline of Topics, linked to True/False Questions with Explanations. The topical Outlines offer students another perspective of subject matter content. The Questions provide an opportunity to self-assess embryology knowledge so that understanding can be clarified prior to course examinations. The T/F Quizzes are geared for instruction, rather than grading. Embryology terms are shown in bold type in the Outlines. (This courseware requires your browser to use a Flash Player plugin.)

Mitosis-Meiosis Review
This web app provides a review of mitosis and meiosis for veterinary students studying fertilization in Embryology. The Review illustrates how germ cells give rise to four haploid gametes with unique genotypes via meiosis, in contrast to mitosis which produces two identical daughter cells. Gametogenesis is also reviewed. The web app is designed for smart phones, but it may be viewed on tablet or computer browsers.

CVM 6100 Developmental Anatomy Class Notes
Developmental Anatomy class notes (79 printed pages). The notes are in PDF file format (screen resolution).