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MEDS1002: Essentials of Human Anatomy
2025 unit information
Essentials of Human Anatomy will explore the anatomy behind human body function and structure. This introduction to human anatomy will teach you the language of anatomy and develop your knowledge and practical skills in human anatomy and histology. You will also consider the processes of body donation and the ethical, legal and moral frameworks around which people donate their remains for anatomical learning, teaching and research. Studying the structure of body organs and systems will give insights into how the human body works and this will be related to dysfunction and disease allowing you to apply this to your subsequent learning.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(MEDS1001 or MEDS1901) and 42 credit points of 1000 level units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ANAT2011 or BMED2402 or BMED2403 or BMED2405 or BMED2406 or BMED2801 or BMED2802 or BMED2803 or BMED2804 or BMED2805 or BMED2806 or BMED2807 or BMED2808 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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MEDS1X01 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the ethical principles underpinning the use of cadavers for the study of anatomy and cultural diversity in death and the treatment of the human body
- LO2. understand the fundamental organization and development of the human body from its gross structure to the cellular level
- LO3. understand the fundamental functional properties of the human body as it relates to structural and developmental processes
- LO4. relate and apply knowledge of the structural organization and functional properties to other biomedical and biological disciplines
- LO5. work independently, as well as in small groups to lead responsibility for your learning
- LO6. communicate effectively in both written and oral forms for specialist, generalist and lay audiences. Experience communicating anatomical and histological knowledge through other forms of multimedia
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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