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ANAT30010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Head, Neck and Spine Anatomy (ANAT30010)

Subject:
Human Anatomy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Thomas Campbell
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a core module within the medical curriculum that examines the anatomy of the head, neck and spine, building on previous anatomy and physiology. Anatomical and pathophysiological principles underlying commonly encountered clinical issues in these areas will be discussed. Students will apply their anatomical knowledge of the region to critically evaluate clinical cases. We would like to remind all students taking this module that there is an expectancy of 100% attendance for the scheduled lectures and practicals.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

A) Biomedical/Social Knowledge:
- Know the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column
- Understand the anatomical relations of the structures that comprise the region
- Describe the anatomical and pathophysiological principles underlying key, commonly encountered disabilities
- Describe the issues associated with having a disability
- Understand key concepts in disability and equality legislation

B) Clinical Assessment/Personal and Professional Development:
- Critically evaluate a clinical case
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the region to clinical cases
- Describe case history and findings upon examination and research
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a team through a group project
- Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Lectures

23
Practical

4
Placement/Work Experience

4
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module implements the following teaching and learning approaches: lectures, anatomical practicals, case-based learning, peer and group work.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

As there is a strong clinical component, this module is only available to medical students


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
GPRS20140 - Intro GP & Professionalism GEM

Co-requisite:
MDSA30220 - Neurology in Health & Disease


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Group presentation of a case history of an inpatient at a rehabilitation hospital. Following taking their assigned patient medical history, students will have 28 days to submit the assignment. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Exam (In-person): 1 hour end of trimester MCQ / SAQ exam. End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer 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 group assignment , students will receive feedback from examiners. Students will also participate in peer-assessment as well as self-assessment activities for the assignment component and will provide written feedback.

Name Role
Professor Áine Carroll Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Christine Linehan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Mark Pickering 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) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 Mon 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 31 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 32 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 25, 33 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 25, 33 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 24, 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 24, 32 Wed 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Mon 08:00 - 10:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 2 Week(s) - 24 Mon 08:00 - 10:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 3 Week(s) - 27 Mon 08:00 - 10:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 4 Week(s) - 27 Thurs 08:00 - 10:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 5 Week(s) - 28 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 6 Week(s) - 31 Mon 08:00 - 10:50
Spring Field Trip Offering 7 Week(s) - 31 Tues 08:00 - 10:50
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