Program Overview

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Introduction to Anatomy

The subject SSS029 Introduction to Anatomy is designed to provide students with foundation anatomy material, covering anatomical terminology, the structure of the human skeleton, and associated muscles. Key study skills required to gain an understanding of anatomy are also a key component of this subject.

Availability

The subject is available in the following terms:

• Term 1 (75)
  • Online
  • Orange Campus
• Term 2 (15)
  • Online
  • Orange Campus
• Term 3 (45)
  • Online
  • Orange Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

The subject is offered by the Division of Student Services.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Correctly identify common anatomical terminology
• Correctly identify bones and major landmarks of the skeleton
• Correctly identify the muscles of the upper limb, lower limb, and explain muscle function
• Demonstrate suitable study skills required for anatomy

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to anatomy study skills: repetition, mind maps, photo identification, drawing, and labelling diagrams
• Terminology: Exploration of basic anatomical terminology, including anatomical position, planes, axes, relative terms, and movements
• Skeletal system: Basic identification of bones and major skeletal landmarks
• Muscular system: Basic exploration of the attachments, actions, and shapes of muscles, and identification of muscles of the upper limb and lower limb

Note

The information contained in the university handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.