516-018 Anatomy 1

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Subject Description:

This subject covers the structure, organisation and development of the human body, with emphasis on the clinically important aspects of anatomy; introductory anatomy including osteology, radiological anatomy; and anatomy of the thorax and abdomen.

On completion of this subject, students should:

Comprehend: the terminology of anatomy; the principles relating to each of the following types of anatomical structures: skin, fascia and skeletal muscles, bones and joints, viscera, vessels and nerves; the subdivision of the human body into regions; the essential information relating to specific anatomical structures (which form the boundaries and contents of the regions); the applications relating directly to clinically important areas of anatomy; the anatomical structures observed and palpated in practical diagnostic procedures; the surface markings of clinically important structures on normal living bodies and the appearance of the human body in section at important levels, with particular emphasis on introductory anatomy, osteology and anatomy of the thorax.

Have developed: observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret: exposed anatomical structures and regions, surface markings on normal living bodies, cross-sections of the body at important levels; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the body; skills in the manipulation of anatomical structures (with dissecting instruments).

Appreciate: the range of normal variation of the living human body due to age, sex and body build, and the effects of posture, phase of respiration; the common occurrence of anomalies which differ from 'text-book descriptions' of the typical case; the importance of one's own observations.

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Prescribed Texts:

• McMinn R M H 1990, Last's Anatomy Regional and Applied, 8th ed. Churchill Livingstone.
• Romanes G J 1986, Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol. 2 15th ed. OUP.