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Description
Content:
A module of human anatomy, histology and embryology that covers the structure and development of the head and neck, vertebral column and limbs. Clinical and comparative aspects are introduced as appropriate, so as to draw out the relationship between structure and function. The module comprises lectures and optional lab classes in the Anatomy Laboratory.
Teaching Delivery:
This module is taught in 20 bi-weekly lectures, with optinal anatomy laboratory sessions.
Module Aims:
1) To provide a detailed overview of the structure and embryonic development of the human body.
2) To provide a foundation from which to develop an understanding of clinical problems relating to human anatomy and development of the head and limbs.
3) To provide a strong anatomical foundation from which to explore developmental biology and evolutionary morphology in relation to the head and limbs.
The module is open to interested students, but would not be appropriate for iBSc medical students as it covers topics in the Year 2 MMB module. It helps if you have taken the first year module ANAT0001 Introduction to Anatomy and Development, but this is not essential provided you are willing to put in extra work/reading. Affiliate students and students without any Life Sciences background should contact the module organizer in advance. Year 4 students interested in taking the module should contact the module organizer.
Indicative lecture topics (based on a typical year's syllabus):
Cranial nerves and introduction to the brain
Head development
Introduction to the head and neck
The anatomy and development of cranial blood vessels
The cranial cavity 鈥� organisation, meninges, venous sinuses
Face, mouth and tongue
Ear
Eye
Orbit
Larynx and pharynx
Vertebral column
Introduction to the limbs and limb development
Upper limb
Hand
Lower limb and walking.
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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