SON4010 · Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology

Overview

This unit provides a detailed study of embryology, anatomy, and physiology across key body systems, including the central nervous, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, vascular, musculoskeletal, and hepatobiliary systems. You will explore structure-function relationships and apply this knowledge to recognise normal and abnormal anatomical and physiological presentations. In this unit you will develop foundational ultrasound skills, enabling you to evaluate findings accurately, support safe, evidence-based diagnostic practice, and communicate results effectively within the healthcare team.

Areas of study: Medical ultrasound Clinical embryology

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. Integrate principles of embryological development and physiology to evaluate body systems.
2. Analyse structure-function relationships to explain abnormal anatomical presentations.
3. Assess clinical information to enable safe, evidence-based diagnostic ultrasound practice.
4. Apply knowledge of anatomical movement, function, and pathology to support clinical evaluation and diagnosis.
5. Evaluate ultrasound findings to differentiate pathological presentations in the support of clinical decisions.
6. Apply foundational image recognition skills to communicate findings to the broader healthcare team.

Workload

Applied Sessions: 2 hours per week (2 x 12 weeks = 24 hours) Tutorials: 2 hours per semester

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