Introduction to Anatomy

Course aim

Provide a platform of human anatomy knowledge for students wishing to continue study in fields associated with health sciences or allied health (nursing, physiotherapy, podiatry, and occupational therapy, medical radiation, laboratory medicine, or human movement).

Introduce students to:

• Anatomical terminology 
• Orientation and structure of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems of the human body 
• Identification of anatomical landmarks and structures

Expose students to the learning styles and assessment types associated with anatomy at a university level.

Course content

Anatomical terminology, human body organisation, body tissues, joints, identification of structures of the neuromuscular and skeletal system, surface anatomy.

Textbook(s)

Martini, F & Bartholomew, EF 2021, Essentials of anatomy and physiology, ebook, global edition, 8th edition, Pearson Education, England

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Virtual lecture)	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Online learning activities)	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Learning log/Journal, Test/Quiz, Viva Voce

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.