Head and neck and neurosciences
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Head and neck
Professor D H Barkla (Anatomy)
Students will be provided with core information about the structures comprising the head and neck, discuss the embryological development of these structures and relate this information to commonly occurring congenital abnormalities. In addition, students will be taught how to solve clinical problems involving the head and neck, and be introduced to clinical teaching and patients. This study will complement teaching in neurosciences.
Assessment
Mid-semester `flag race' practical: 20% * Written (3 hours): 50% * End-of-semester `flag race': 30%
Prescribed texts
Sauerland E K Grant's `Dissector' 10th edn, Williams and Wilkins, 1991
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Neurosciences
Dr J A Rawson (Physiology)
A comprehensive approach to the study of the central nervous system will be provided. The program will consist of a detailed dissection of the human brain in combination with an analysis of its motor, sensory and integrative functions. In addition, it will provide a basis for the understanding of neuropharmacology. Throughout the program the clinical aspects of central nervous system function will be emphasised, with correlation classes covering such areas as the examination of the nervous system, brain imaging, diagnosis and treatment of selected disorders.
Assessment
Examinations (multiple-choice, short-answer and essay questions): 100%
Prescribed texts
Kandel E R and Schwartz J H Principles of neural science 2nd edn, Elsevier
and one of the following:
Barr M L and Kiernan J A The human nervous system 5th edn, Lippincott 1988
or
Carpenter M B Core textbook of neuroanatomy 3rd edn, Williams and Wilkins, 1985
or
England and Wakely A color atlas of the brain and spinal cord Wolfe, 1991
or
Heimer L The human brain and spinal cord Springer, 1983
or
Watson Basic human neuroanatomy: An introductory atlas 4th edn, Little Brown, 1991
Recommended texts
Adams R D and Victor M Principles of neurology McGraw-Hill, 1981
Brodal A Neurological anatomy in relation to clinical medicine OUP, 1980
Lance J W and McLeod G A physiological approach to clinical neurology Butterworths, 1981