Acquisition of fundamental concepts about signalment and how to take an accurate and complete history , using an appropriate terminology.Knowledge of landmarks, in order to identify specific anatomical structures that have to be evaluated.Proper use of techniques of inspection- palpation- auscultation and percussion.To learn which are parameters of normality and to be able to understand when they are altered, relative to different organs/ apparatus objects of concern in this course.On the basis of relevant clinical signs, to be able to localize the organ involved and to acquire information about the main pathological process that can occur.