Murdoch University Veterinary Anatomy Museum

Murdoch University Veterinary Anatomy Museum The Murdoch University Veterinary Anatomy Museum in its current form was established in 2001 but contains specimens dating back to the 1970s.

The Veterinary Anatomy Museum in its current form was established in 2001 but contains specimens dating back to the 1980s. Its principal purpose is to facilitate the learning and understanding of gross anatomy of domestic species as well as wildlife that are core to the training of Veterinary and Animal Science students. The Murdoch Veterinary Anatomy museum is located on the ground floor of the V

eterinary Biology Building (VBS1.027) and consists of veterinary anatomy, primate anatomy and x-ray viewing rooms. The specimens in the large veterinary anatomy room are exhibited as body systems such as the locomotor, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Within each body system representative specimens from various domestic species; equine, bovine, porcine and canine are displayed. The most common specimens are wet mounts where beautifully executed dissections are displayed in a complex solution based on formalin to preserve and maintain the appearance of the specimens. A number of plastinated specimens, where a resin has replaced water from the tissues, are used to provide lightweight robust specimens. A series of exquisite, acrylic corrosion casts of internal cavities such as blood vessels, and a large number of articulated skeletons and bones complete the offerings. The smaller primate museum caters primarily for Biomedical and Forensic Science students. It contains numerous primate skeletons, several human anatomical models as well as many osteological replicas illustrating human evolution and forensic trauma cases. The majority of museum specimens have been photographed and labeled/annotated images have been uploaded onto a ‘Virtual Museum’ site that can be accessed whilst students are in the museum, elsewhere on campus or on-line from home. Overall the Veterinary Anatomy museum is an aesthetic venue for students to learn and is a fantastic asset to the School of Veterinary and Life Sciences.

Canine Left forelimb dissection (Lateral & Medial view)
11/02/2026

Canine Left forelimb dissection (Lateral & Medial view)

Welcome to Murdoch University Veterinary Anatomy Museum. 2026!.
05/02/2026

Welcome to Murdoch University Veterinary Anatomy Museum. 2026!.

Legs are ready for your distal limb practical.
11/08/2025

Legs are ready for your distal limb practical.

Indeed, you are in veterinary school when you notice a horse model returning from practices.
26/05/2025

Indeed, you are in veterinary school when you notice a horse model returning from practices.

Murdoch university Open day 2025 is on tomorrow 5th April 2025. Murdoch University veterinary Anatomy Museum is open for...
04/04/2025

Murdoch university Open day 2025 is on tomorrow 5th April 2025. Murdoch University veterinary Anatomy Museum is open for tour.

Hello Anatomy lovers. We are excited to host our annual Edible Embryology event at the Veterinary Anatomy Museum. We wou...
21/03/2025

Hello Anatomy lovers. We are excited to host our annual Edible Embryology event at the Veterinary Anatomy Museum. We would be delighted if you could join us to view the displays and vote for your favourite. Viewing will commence at 10:30am and conclude at 11am, at which point the edible displays will be eaten. Your participation in the voting process is greatly appreciated.

⚕️🏺 UNE Public Seminar: A Brief History of AnatomyFrom ancient mummies to modern medical marvels, delve into the fascina...
19/03/2025

⚕️🏺 UNE Public Seminar: A Brief History of Anatomy
From ancient mummies to modern medical marvels, delve into the fascinating (and sometimes grisly) history of anatomy at the Museum of Antiquities Public Seminar with special guest Ryan Harris, UNE’s Senior Technical Officer in Human Anatomy.
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

For anyone interested... Ilsa, Naomi, Brook particularly... it'll be streaming live and being recorded. Feel free to pass on 😊
Zoom webinar: https://une-au.zoom.us/j/83199994484...
Passcode: 188286
Webinar ID: 831 9999 4484

We are ready with skull & osteology lab for our students. Can you identify these skulls?
11/03/2025

We are ready with skull & osteology lab for our students. Can you identify these skulls?

Sheep Omentum.
13/02/2025

Sheep Omentum.

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