Unit information: Human Anatomy: Abdomen, Pelvis and Limbs in 2020/21

Unit name	Human Anatomy: Abdomen, Pelvis and Limbs
Unit code	ANAT20002
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Ms. Lucy Hyde
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	ANAT10008 Anatomical Science 1A & ANAT10009 Anatomical Science 1B or other approved unit normally required
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Anatomy
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit covers the topographical and surface anatomy of the human abdomen, pelvis and limbs. It features teaching around prosected cadavers and includes consideration of imaging techniques and common clinical conditions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Detailed knowledge of musculoskeletal and visceral systems of the human abdomen, pelvis and limbs, including:

• skeletal elements
• muscle attachments, actions and nerve supply
• disposition of viscera/structures and their relationships to other body structures, their circulatory supply/drainage and their somatic and /or autonomic nerve supply.

Teaching Information

Each week covers an anatomical theme, and teaching will consist of: Online interactive tutorials Lecture shorts Prosection practicals

Assessment Information

One summative spot exam in the Summer exam period (50%) One summative written exam in the Summer exam period (50%) Online assessments tasks throughout the unit (formative)

Reading and References

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)