HUBS2103
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course consists of a series of lectures and laboratories on the functional anatomy of the nervous system, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Areas emphasised are those most important in Medical Radiation Science, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy practice.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the major organs in the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis (Gross Anatomy).
2. Describe the relationship to other organs and its surface anatomy.
3. Describe the blood supply, venous and lymphatic drainage.
4. Understand how the organ's structure relates to its function, i.e. its physiology.
Content
- Introduction to the nervous system and the relevant anatomy of the skull and vertebral column
- Surface features, meninges, vasculature and ventricular system of the brain
- Cerebral cortex, and deep nuclei of the brain
- Brainstem and cranial nerves
- Cerebellum
- Spinal cord organisation and motor and sensory pathways, including pain pathways
- Autonomic nervous system
- Chest wall, breathing mechanics and mediastinal divisions
- Heart structure, including pericardium, blood supply and conducting system
- Pleural cavities and the lungs, including pulmonary circulation
- Lung lobes and bronchopulmonary segments
- Neck and upper respiratory tract (pharynx, larynx and sinuses)
- Structure, surface anatomy and imaging of major organs of the abdomen
- Blood supply, innervation, venous and lymphatic drainage of the gut
- Structure, surface anatomy of the kidney and urinary system
- Blood supply, innervation, venous and lymphatic drainage of the urinary system
- Pelvic contents and perineum
Assumed knowledge
HUBS1105 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and HUBS1401 or HUBS1403
Assessment items
In Term Test: Mid Semester Online Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
In Term Test: End of semester Practical exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Formal Examination: Final exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
- ZOOM - Introduction and Revision
Lecture-2
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Practical-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Review sessions will be held for students returning from placement.Practical Examination to be held week 13.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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