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ANAT20010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Clinical Human Anatomy III (ANAT20010)

Subject:
Human Anatomy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Laura Gorman
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Clinical Human Anatomy III is designed for students of healthcare professions including radiography and diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy and sports sciences. The clinical anatomical content consists of the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column. Ideally, this should be studied following or alongside Clinical Human Anatomy I and/or II. This module has a practical blend of anatomical specimens and radiographic imaging, so that students can study the physical structure of the body while viewing digital images of radiographic and biological imaging modalities where appropriate.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Biomedical Knowledge: 1. Know the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column. 2. Understand the anatomical relations of the structures that comprise the region.

Clinical Knowledge: 1. Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the region to clinical situations. 2. Relate physical structure to diagnostic and biological images.

Personal and Professional Development: 1. Awareness of professional behaviour and communication in a sensitive environment working with human remains. 2. Peer interaction, peer evaluation and team learning approaches and skills. 3. Capacity for critical thinking and self-directed (autonomous) learning.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22

Practical

6

Autonomous Student Learning

97

Total

125


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
1. Lectures

2. Practicals (lab-based):
a. self-directed and guided (by Anatomy Tutors) individual, peer and group learning
b. case-based and problem-based discovery of human head, neck and spine anatomy using cadaveric specimens, models and surface anatomy
c. professional handling of human remains with dignity and respect

3. Textbook and online-based self-directed learning (guided exploration of essential topics)

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:

This module may not be taken by medical students as the learning outcomes are already found within core modules of the undergraduate and graduate entry medical programmes.

Learning Recommendations:

An understanding of human anatomy terminology would be helpful but not essential.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANAT10140 - Anatomy for Sports Science II, MDSA20030 - Endocrine Biology


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Continuous Assessment Component:
Summative Assessment - Questions based on relevant anatomy covered in the lectures and practicals to date. Timing may vary over the semester.
Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
No
Exam (In-person): Exit Exam:
MCQ exam based on content covered in the lectures and practicals and recommended reading associated with the module.
End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
75
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Upon completion of the continuous assessment, students will receive feedback from examiners in the form of grades. Students who wish to receive more detailed feedback post-assessment are welcome to contact the module coordinator to arrange a meeting.

Name Role
Dr Dearbhaile Dooley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Laura Gorman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Mary O'Mahoney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Jaka Potocnik Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Stephen Thorpe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor James Jones Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 25 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 32 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 25, 26, 32 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 23, 26 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 24 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 31 Fri 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 22, 25, 32 Fri 10:00 - 11:50