516-116 Anatomy 1 (Physiotherapy)

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Subject Description

This subject covers the principles of anatomical structure; regional and radiological anatomy of the back, upper limb, abdomen, pelvis and lower limb; exposed anatomical structures and regions, cross-sections of the body at important levels; normal structures on radiographs; descriptions of the normal structure of the body; manipulation of anatomical structures with dissecting instruments; the occurrence of normal variation.

On completion of this subject, students should comprehend the terminology of anatomy, the principles relating to 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, the applications relating to clinically important areas of anatomy, the appearance of the human body in section at important levels, the appearance of normal structures on radiographs and the principles regarding the appearance of normal structures on CT, MRI and ultrasound; possess observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions, cross-sections of the body at important levels, normal structures on radiographs, and communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the body; appreciate the range of normality of the human body and the common occurrence of anomalies (anatomical variations).

Assessment

First semester: a 35-minute practical examination (19%) and four dissection assessments (6%). Second semester: a 30-minute practical examination (19%), four dissection assessments (6%) and a 3-hour written examination (50%).

Prescribed Texts

• Eizenberg N, Murphy M and Briggs C, Practical Anatomy Guide and Dissector. Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology 1994.