516-207 Anatomy 2

Biology 600-141 and 600-142

By the end of this subject the student should be able to:

• comprehend the development of the gastrointestinal system and urogenital system; 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 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); and

• appreciate the embryonic basis of certain birth defects relating to the gastrointestinal and urogenital systems; the common occurrence of anatomical variation; the scientific basis of knowledge about development and structure; the importance of one's own observations; the need for continuing independent learning to keep pace with future advances.

The subject provides detailed information on the development of the gastrointenstinal and urogenital system; the organisation of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb and the structures which form their walls, boundaries and contents as well as the applied anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and lower limb.

Continuous assessment in practical classes throughout the semester, a 2-hour written examination, a 30-minute practical examination at the end of the semester.

• W H Hollinshead and C Rosse, Textbook of Anatomy. 5th ed., Lippincott Raven, 1997.