This unit of student covers the musculo-skeletal anatomy of the human body with particular emphasis on human evolution and comparisons with apes and fossil hominids. The topics covered include the versatility of the human hand, in manipulation and locomotion, bipedalism, climbing and brachiation in apes, and the change in pelvic anatomy associated with bipedalism and obstetric consequences.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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6 credit points from BIOL1XXX OR MEDS1X01 OR PSYC1XXX OR ARCA1XXX |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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A knowledge of human biology |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Denise Donlon, denise.donlon@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Paul Austin, paul.austin@sydney.edu.au |
Richard Ward, richard.ward@sydney.edu.au | |
Denise Donlon, denise.donlon@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Jennifer Menzies, jennifer.menzies@sydney.edu.au |
Joshua Holley, joshua.holley@sydney.edu.au | |
Sarah Croker, sarah.croker@sydney.edu.au |