Description

This subject is the first of two subjects that form the Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy. The Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy is a course providing instruction in clinically relevant anatomy to Australian medical and/or dental graduates and AHPRA registered health practitioners or those with an equivalent overseas qualification. As … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Apply and adapt advanced anatomical knowledge and technical skills to structural identification and regional cadaveric dissection of the upper limb, vertebral column, back, head and neck
2.
Review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of anatomical development (embryology), tissue structure (histology), and functional systematic structure (topographical anatomy) to identify anatomical variants and analyse the clinical and surgical implications of such variants of the upper limb, vertebral column, back, head and neck
3.
Demonstrate effective and concise oral and written communication skills
4.
Critically analyse scientific research papers
5.
Critically interpret and evaluate how normal structure and anatomical variation of structure relate to normal and abnormal function of the upper limb, vertebral column, back, head and neck
6.
Relate advanced anatomical knowledge of the upper limb, vertebral column, back, head and neck to the development of pathology, functional complications and management options

Assessments

1. Oral - Viva

2. Perfom/Prac/Prod - Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration

3. Written - Essay

4. Written - Test/Quiz

Offerings

Semester 1

MML-TSV-S1

Learning Activities

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