Human Anatomy and Embryology (Head and Limbs) (ANAT0006)

A module of human anatomy, histology and embryology that covers the structure and development of the head and neck, vertebral column and limbs. Clinical and comparative aspects are introduced as appropriate, so as to draw out the relationship between structure and function. The module comprises lectures mainly, but is hoped that optional lab classes can be offered in the Anatomy Laboratory. The module aims:

1) To provide a detailed overview of the structure and embryonic development of the human body.

2) To provide a foundation from which to develop an understanding of clinical problems relating to human anatomy and development of the head and limbs.

3) To provide a strong anatomical foundation from which to explore developmental biology and evolutionary morphology in relation to the head and limbs.

The module is open to interested students, but would not be appropriate for iBSc medical students as it covers topics in the Year 2 MMB module. It helps if you have taken the first year module ANAT0001 Introduction to Anatomy and Development, but this is not essential provided you are willing to put in extra work/reading. Affiliate students and students without any Life Sciences background should contact the module organizer in advance. Year 4 students interested in taking the module should contact the module organizer.

Indicative lecture topics (based on 2021/22 syllabus):

Cranial nerves and introduction to the brain

Head development

Introduction to the head and neck

The anatomy and development of cranial blood vessels

The cranial cavity – organisation, meninges, venous sinuses

Face, mouth and tongue

Ear

Eye

Orbit

Larynx and pharynx

Vertebral column

Introduction to the limbs and limb development

Upper limb

Hand

Lower limb and walking.

 

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