Canine AAP The course is a comprehensive study intended for animal care professionals, veterinary students, and health practitioners interested in expanding their practice into the filed of canine osteopathy. Anatomy is the study of the body’s structures, while physiology is concerned with the way the organism functions. One of the fundamental principles of osteopathy is holistic unity of the body and the symbiotic relationship of structure and function. Advanced canine anatomy, types of tissues, structure and function of all body organs are covered in great detail through richly illustrated lectures and videos.