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ANAT100 Gross Topographical Regional Anatomy by Dissection

Updated: 07 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BMed
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

The unit is taught on 1 evening per week in sessions of 3 hours duration. In addition, Intensive Schools for Dissection comprise 3-4 sessions (over 3 days, of 8 hours duration each), total 24 hours each session. Limited cadaveric material available. Please note that there is a School based examination for this unit.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Fiona Stewart (fstewar5@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unique unit is clinician-taught applied anatomy, by lecture, multi-media, and assignment with focus upon regional cadaveric dissection. Students, under supervision, are encouraged to develop peer-teaching skills. Anatomy of the dissection, radiology/imaging, clinical, procedural, surgical-application is taught. Another unique feature is assessment by clinician-assessment, written papers, viva-voce. Appraisal of dissection and assigned prosection includes students' peer-teaching skills. Senior students in clinical rotations, as part of 'spiral anatomy education', will return as dissection room 'peer-demonstrators'.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol 2
ISBN: 9780192631398
Cunningham, D., Oxford University Press 15th ed. 1986
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus
Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol 3
ISBN: 9780192631404
Cunningham, D., Oxford University Press 15th ed. 1986
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus
Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol 1
ISBN: 9780192631381
Cunningham, D., Oxford University Press 15th ed. 1986
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy
ISBN: 9780781740685
Acland, R., Lippincott Williams and Williams 2004
Note: Contains 6 discs
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus
Atlas of Human Anatomy
ISBN: 9781416036999
Netter, F., Saunders/Elsevier 4th ed. 2006
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Alternative Assessment 10%
Assessment Notes
Coordinator and surgeon assessed competency
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Assignment 30%
Assessment Notes
Written assignments
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Non-Official Examination 30%
Assessment Notes
Viva-Voce examinations as each topic is completed
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 8, 9 and 10 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Unit Test 2 hrs 30%
Assessment Notes
Spot tests related to the region (1 hour per semester - towards end of semester)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand and describe the gross topographical regional anatomy of the adult human, its structures and variations, relating these to clinical and surgical application, and investigation during the execution of routine invasive procedures performed, by a resident medical officer, upon patients;
  2. describe and demonstrate the regional anatomy related to physical examination and clinical assessment in the living;
  3. understand and describe specific regional neurovascular supply, arterial anastomoses and lymphatic drainage;
  4. identify and interpret regional anatomy on plain radiological, CT, MRI and ultrasound images,and be able to select anatomically appropriate diagnostic imaging techniques for investigation of regional anatomy;
  5. develop and demonstrate, during cadaveric dissection, skills in the use of surgical instruments, tissue handling;and specific clinical tests;
  6. develop skills in peer-teaching in the dissection room (communication skill); generate a prosection of cadaveric material, with an accompanying anatomical description, for the purpose of anatomical teaching, anatomical research, or for a museum specimen.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit delivers a substantial knowledge base in anatomy that will be built upon as the student progresses through the JMP programme. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Anatomy is descriptive and is essential to peer and patient communication. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
This study delivers enhanced competencies applicable to a range of clinical situations. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Ability to critically assess surgical and anatomical publications. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The unit content will provide the basis for applied cadaveric research for surgrical procedures and evaluation of publications. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Introduces the student to the concept of anatomical and surgical problem solving which is applied during senior years of study and in graduate practice settings. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit deals with cadavers consequently respect and responsibility are emphasised throughout the course. 		True
8 Team Work
The dissections are taught in teams and require team co-operation to produce a successful educational outcome. 		True True True
   

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