Viscera and Visceral Systems (ANAT30008)

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this subject, students should:

• comprehend the organisation of body cavities; the principles of viscera and visceral systems; the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and cranial nerves that supply viscera; the detailed visceral anatomy of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis; radiological anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis; applied and clinical anatomy of the body's visceral systems;
• develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the human body; the use of dissecting instruments to expose visceral systems in the cadaver; the incidence of important anatomical variants and their clinical significance; and
• appreciate the important clinical applications relevant to body regions and the approaches to imaging the thorax, abdomen and pelvis.

Generic skills

• Capacity for independent study, rational enquiry and self-directed learning.
• Ability to analyse problems.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Teamwork in interpretation and analysis of new information.