Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the gross anatomy of the human body. Contents include: anatomical terminology, regions and planes; upper limb; lower limb; head, thorax; abdomen; pelvis; spine; bones; joints; muscles; soft tissues; organ systems, surface anatomy.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomical terminology of directions, planes, motions and major tissues.
- Use respectful language and behaviour in handling, positioning and palpating specimens and fellow students.
- Accurately locate and name clinically relevant surface anatomy features.
- Demonstrate knowledge of bone structure, major blood vessels and function of muscle groups, and nerve innervation of muscle groups of the limbs, spine, trunk and thorax.
- Name and describe the function of the major organs of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems.
- Identify and name the bones of the face and cranium.