The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the anatomical organisation of the human body. Current knowledge of how the human body works is based, in many instances, on the analysis of its anatomy. Hence, knowledge of the anatomy leads to a better understanding of function, together with an appreciation of the outcomes and symptoms of dysfunction. In this functional anatomy course, lectures will address topics which offer special insight into the normal function of the body in health and disease. The practicals offer students the opportunity to examine prosections and models, of the human body. This course gives students the opportunity to prepare for a medically-related career.
 
Pending Course Convener availability, this course may not be offered in 2010.  If offer, enrolment is restricted to 50 students and entry will be merit-based; application for enrolment should be submitted to the Biology Teaching & Learning Office by March 30, 2010.  For contact details check the undergraduate study links on the Research School of Biology website:  http://biology.anu.edu.au/.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Describe the general principles governing the structural organisation of all body systems, from lymphatics to nervous and from muscles to bones.
2. Apply this understanding to address questions in human physiology and malfunction.
3. Identify the major structures of the body on human cadavers and models.
4. Locate and critically analyse the current research literature on a medical topic and synthesise these ideas in writing.

Assessment will be based on:

• Theory exam (50%; LO 1-3)
• Practical exam (30%; LO 1, 3)
• Essay (20%; LO 4)