Neuroanatomy of animals

Description

The study of the central and peripheral nervous system of animals, including its components such as the fiber tracts and the visual, sensory, auditory and motor pathways.

Alternative labels

neuro-anatomy of animals
study of animal’s nervous system
study of nervous system of animal
study of nervous systems of animals
study of animals’ nervous systems
neuro-anatomy of animal

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Neuroanatomy of animals is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Animal behaviourist: Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation. 

Optional knowledge

Neuroanatomy of animals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Neuroanatomy of animals – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022