Unit name | Human Anatomy: Thorax, Head and Neck |
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Unit code | ANAT20003 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Gatumu |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
ANAT10101 & ANAT10102 or other approved unit normally required |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Anatomy |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit covers the topographical and surface anatomy of the human thorax and head and neck region. It features teaching using prosected cadavers and includes consideration of imaging techniques and common clinical conditions.
Detailed knowledge of musculoskeletal and visceral systems of the human thorax, head and neck, including:
1 lecture/tutorial per week;
1 3-hour lab practical per week
One summative practical (spot) exam in the January exam period (50%)
One summative written exam in the January exam period (45%)
eBiolabs tasks throughout the unit (5%)
One formative spot
Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 6th edition (2009) Moore & Dalley (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins). ISBN-10: 0781775256, ISBN-13: 978-0781775250.
Rohen et al. Color Atlas of Anatomy, 7th edition (2010) (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins). ISBN-10: 9781609137854, ISBN-13: 978-1609137854. Other human anatomy texts and atlases as preferred (details in Unit Handbook)