NATS 2005 Appendicular Skeleton
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300898
Coordinator Manisha Dayal Opens in new window
Description This musculoskeletal unit builds on the basic anatomy taught during the first year, offering a regional study of the human upper and lower limbs, including their respective girdles. Emphasis is placed on the identification and description of the structures, including the correlation of structure and function. Cadaveric specimens are used to aid the learning of these regions and their three-dimensional aspect, including the anatomical variation found in these regions.
School Science
Discipline Medical Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) NATS 1013 OR
NATS 1001
Equivalent Subjects NATS 2029 - The Appendicular Skeleton LGYA 5937 - The Appendicular Skeleton
Incompatible Subjects BIOS 1015 - Functional Anatomy
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in 3673 Bachelor of Medical Science, 3682 Bachelor of Medical Science (Advanced), 3733 Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) or 6002 Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science. Students must also have a laboratory coat in this subject.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Anatomy Induction Module | Up to 30 minutes | 0 | Y | Individual |
Written Assignment | Up to 1000 words` | 20 | N | Individual |
Intra-Semester Test 1 | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
Intra-Semester Test 2 | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2014). Clinically oriented anatomy (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
- Hansen JT (2014). Netter�fs Anatomy coloring book (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier
Teaching Periods