516-207 Anatomy 2

Anatomy 516-204; biology 650-141 and 650-142 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 600-142).

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

• comprehend the development of the cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital systems; 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 thorax, 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 thorax, 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 cardiorespiratory, 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 organisation of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and lower limb and the structures which form their walls, boundaries and contents as well as the applied anatomy of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and lower limb.

Ongoing assessment on theory and practical work throughout the semester (25%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%); a 30-minute practical examination in the examination period (25%).

• KL Moore and AMR Agur, Essential Clinical Anatomy. 2nd edn, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins..