ANAT20010

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.

Indicative Module Content:

Bones of the Neurocranium & Viscerocranium (facial skeleton)
Muscles of the Scalp & Facial Expression
Nasal Cavity & Paranasal Sinuses
Oral Cavity & Exocrine (salivary) Glands
Muscles of Mastication & Temporomandibular Joint
Larynx, Pharynx, Trachea & Endocrine (thyroid & parathyroid) Glands
Spinal Column – Regions & Joints, Ligaments & Muscles incl. the cervical spine
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
The Brain & Spinal Cord
Blood Supply to the Central Nervous System, Head & Neck
Spinal Cord, Nerves & Tracts
Introduction to Cranial Nerves I-XII
Radiographic Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Trauma
Bony Orbit, Eye movements & Visual Pathways
The Central Nervous System and Neurological Rehabilitation
Superficial Neck (Triangles)

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Lectures (n=22)

2-hour laboratory practical sessions (n=3 with 3 offerings of each practical):
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

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

AI Use Permitted for Limited Support:
Students may use AI tools for limited support in this module (e.g. idea generation, practice questions, or as a study aid). However, students remain fully responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their learning. Any use of AI must be cited appropriately.

Feedback Disclosure:
In this module, feedback on students' work may be supported by University-approved AI tools. All such use will be disclosed.

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, LAW37770 - Introduction to Medical Law, MDSA20030 - Endocrine Biology


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• 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.

Moore's Essential Clinical Anatomy (Current edition but any older editions will do from 5th edition onwards)

Library link to eBook here: https://pa-core.lwwhealthlibrary.com/book.aspx?bookid=3243
[students will need to sign-in using UCD Connect credentials]

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.