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ANAT10110

Academic Year 2024/2025

Clinical Human Anatomy I (ANAT10110)

Subject:
Human Anatomy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Stephen Thorpe
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of normal and variant human anatomy of the upper and lower limbs, relevant to the practice of radiography, physiotherapy, and other health related disciplines. Bones, joints and muscles of the limbs will be covered in detail and clinically relevant aspects of neurovascular anatomy will be introduced. Important surface anatomical features will be included. This is a core module in the BSc Degrees in Physiotherapy, Radiography and Biomedical Health & Life Science.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Following successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Explain the classification and structure of bones and joints.
2. Describe regional anatomy of the upper and lower limbs.
3. Identify and label diagrams and images of anatomical structure and sectional anatomy.
4. Identify surface anatomical features on the human model.
5. Apply anatomical knowledge to clinical scenarios relevant to future profession.

Indicative Module Content:

Lectures and practicals will be offered in a face-to-face format wherever possible.

Topics include:
- Introduction to Anatomical Terminology & Osteology
Upper Limb:
- Bones, ligaments and joints of pectoral girdle (inc. arm)
- Bones, ligaments and joints of forearm (inc. elbow)
- Bones, ligaments and joints of hand (inc. wrist)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of pectoral and dorsal regions
- Axilla and breast
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of arm, (inc rotator cuff & glenohumeral joint)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of anterior compartment of forearm (inc. cubital fossa)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of posterior compartment of forearm (inc radial fossa)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of the hand (inc. carpal tunnel)
Lower Limb:
- Bones, ligaments and joints of pelvic girdle (inc. thigh)
- Bones, ligaments and joints of leg (inc. knee and ankle)
- Bones, ligaments and joints of foot (inc. arches)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of gluteal region (hip and buttock)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of Anterior & Posterior Thigh Compartments
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of Medial Thigh Compartment (inc. femoral triangle & adductor canal)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of anterior and posterior compartments of leg (inc. popliteal fossa)
- Musculo-neuro-vascular systems of Lateral leg & Foot

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22

Practical

10

Autonomous Student Learning

95

Total

127


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be primarily delivered via face-to-face sessions according to the module timetable.

Lectures:
- 22 x 50 min lecture slots.
- Lectures will be delivered face-to-face.

Anatomy practicals:
- 5 x 110 min face-to-face anatomy practicals.

Supplementary online material.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Prior background in Biology is an advantage.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANAT10130 - Anatomy for Sports Science I, ANAT20060 - Locomotor Biology, ANAT20080 - Musculoskeletal Biology, ANAT20120 - Human Form, MDSA10050 - Musculoskeletal Biology, MDSA10060 - Locomotor Biology, MDSA20120 - Human Form, SMGT10210 - Appl Biology of Sport and Ex

Additional Information:
Note: UCD Medicine students, irrespective of their Stage, are not permitted to register for this module. This does not apply to international Study Abroad Pre-Med students, who are permitted to register.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Online): Ten short answer questions on Brightspace.
Invigilated in Lecture theatre setting.
Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
No
Exam (In-person): Extended 50 question MCQ. Closed book in person examination. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
80
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback will automatically be provided to the class group. Individual feedback (if requested) is provided primarily by email but may also take place in a prearranged one-to-one meeting subject to the availability of the marking examiner. Feedback is typically available within 20 working days of the assessment.

Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (7th Ed.) by Anne M.R. Agur & Arthur F. Dalley

Chapter 1: Overview and Basic Concepts (p 1-44)
Chapter 3: Upper Limb (p 91-181)
Chapter 7: Lower Limb (p 409-498)

Name Role
Dr Stephen Thorpe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 9, 11 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 Mon 15:00 - 16:50