Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 167)
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Credit points: 11.5
Coordinator: Dr Chris A Briggs
Prerequisite: Biology 600-101
Contact: 26 lectures (two 1-hour lectures per week) and 32 hours practical work (one 2.5-hour practical class per week)
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
By the end of this subject the student should be able to:
- Comprehend the terminology of topographic anatomy; the organisation of the trunk into cavities and the lower limb into regions; the essential factual information regarding the specific anatomical structures which form the walls and contents of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis and the boundaries and contents of the lower limb; the applied anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb;
- Develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb; skills in the manipulation of anatomical structures (with dissecting instruments);
- Appreciate the common occurrence of anatomical variation; the scientific basis of knowledge of structure.
Content:
Organisation of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb and the structures which form their walls, boundaries and contents. Applied anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb.
Assessment:
A 2-hour written examination, a 30-minute practical examination at the end of the semester.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 167)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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