Today was our last day and lab of the semester for Physical Diagnosis 1. They saved the best for last-the neurological exam! Last term we had Clinical Orientation which was an introductory class to physical exams and history taking for small animals, horses, and large animals. This continues on into Physical Diagnosis 1 (small animals) and Physical Diagnosis 2 (large animals). The 2 classes are completed in series between 2nd and 3rd term.
Physical Diagnosis 1 is a more in depth look at all of the body systems with regards to a physical exam for small animals. We covered the basics, musculoskeletal, ophthamology, cardiology, respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, dermatological, and neurological exams (potentially missing a couple, not sure-I'm tired!).
Today's exam covered neurology and we got to test out various neurological tests such as proprioceptive placing, hopping, wheelbarrowing, patellar reflexes, cranial nerve tests, and a few others. Lots of fun! I'm sure our pets were confused by it all, but as always they were very patient and put up with us anyway. Good news-they all appear to be neurologically normal!
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