ANT2342

Human anatomy 3: thorax, abdomen and pelvis ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Jeffrey Kerr

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The teaching program includes dissection of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis on human cadavers and provides a basic understanding of the organisation and functional anatomy of all of the internal organs, body wall and vertebral column/spinal cord. Living and surface anatomy will be included. The principles of fetal development of the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs in the human and the causes of congenital abnormalities etc will be introduced. Interpretation of radiography images will include contrast media, MRI and CT scans. Selected examples of clinical and surgical anatomy will be reviewed in relation to common conditions affecting organs of thorax, abdomen or pelvis.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students should understand how the organs within the trunk are arranged to carry out their individual and collective functions; have dissected the thorax, abdomen and pelvis using human cadavers; be able to interpret X-ray and CT films of thorax, abdomen and pelvis; be able to describe the embryological development of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera; understand the structure and associated functions of the organs of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems; demonstrate knowledge of living anatomy by palpation of surface landmarks on living subjects.

Assessment: Practical assessment: 20% + Essay assignment: 20% + Practical test: 20% + Examination: 40%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week

Prerequisites: ANT2311