BMS2011 · Human anatomy

Overview

We all have a body - this unit will help you learn more about it! This unit is an introduction to the body plan (i.e. gross anatomy), as well as the variability of human form, and will facilitate understanding of the developmental steps leading to adult human form, structure, and function. You will integrate knowledge of fundamental anatomical principles with the function of major body systems, through a developmental lens. Major content areas include the structure, function, and general developmental steps related to: body walls and muscles; thoracic organs; abdomino-pelvic organs; head, neck, and neuroanatomy; and limb anatomy. You will be provided with a hands-on anatomy experience to fully appreciate spatial relationships, human form variability, as well as the ethics of body donation. This will serve to enhance your understanding of structural and developmental relationships, provided within the world-class anatomical sciences and biomedical science laboratories.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Contrast the composition and functional relationships of human anatomical structures and systems, including anatomical variations
2. Effectively use anatomical terminology as relevant to anatomical structures, function and development
3. Describe how adult anatomical structures and relationships are influenced and impacted by developmental processes and structures
4. Interpret sectional anatomical images to topographic anatomy using various methods, modalities and techniques such as medical imaging, 3D printing & resources developed from human donors
5. Demonstrate gross anatomy practical laboratory skills such as comparing and contrasting structure, function and development including ethical considerations of body donor programs
6. Effectively communicate selected aspects of developmental and functional aspects of human anatomy to a target audience, by verbal or written means

Workload

A total of 12 hours per week including 6 hours of directed learning (such as lectures, laboratories, and on-line activities) and 6 hours of private study

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.