ANAT20120 Human Form

Academic Year 2022/2023

This course will be students first introduction to anatomical terminology, and will focus on the structure and function of the human upper and lower limbs. Through a series of lectures and practical-based sessions the various contributing elements of the limbs including bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels will be considered in detail. This module forms part of the core curriculum for the MB BCh BAO degree in medicine.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Recognise and describe structures of the upper & lower limbs including bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
2. Discuss aspects of function and injury to the upper & lower limbs.

Indicative Module Content:

Anatomical terminology
Introduction to the upper limb & osteology
Superficial muscles of the back
The pectoral region
Articulations of the shoulder girdle
The shoulder joint
The axilla
The brachial plexus
The arm
The elbow joint
Anterior forearm
Posterior forearm
Radioulnar, wrist & hand joints
The hand
Vascular supply & lymphatic drainage upper limb
Introduction to the lower limb
Gluteal region
The hip joint
Anterior compartment of the thigh
Medial compartment of the thigh
Posterior compartment of the thigh
Osteology of leg
The knee joint & popliteal fossa
Anterior compartment of the leg
Lateral compartment of the leg
Posterior compartment of the leg
The ankle (talocrural) joint
Intrinsic muscles of the foot
Lumbosacral plexus
Vascular supply lower limb
Histology: bone
Histology: the integumentary system
Histology: connective tissues
Embryology: zygote to implantation
Embryology: gastrulation & neurulation
Embryology: limb development

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

10
Practical

16
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Total

202
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Practical-based Sessions 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANAT10110 - Clinical Human Anatomy I, ANAT10130 - Anatomy for Sports Science I, ANAT20060 - Locomotor Biology, ANAT20080 - Musculoskeletal Biology, MDSA10050 - Musculoskeletal Biology, MDSA10060 - Locomotor Biology

Equivalents:
Human Form (MDSA20120)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: UL Practical-Based Assessment: Upper Limb Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Portfolio: LL Practical-Based Assessment: Lower Limb Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Portfolio: Lower Limb Assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Portfolio: Upper Limb Assessment Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback given to whole group/class via VLE and/or in lectures