Introduction:

Anatomy describes the structure and location of the different components of an organism to provide a framework for understanding. Human anatomy studies the way that every part of a human, from molecules to bones, interacts to form a functional whole.

There are two major types of anatomy. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye, such as the external and internal bodily organs. Microscopic anatomy is the study of tiny anatomical structures such as tissues and cells.

Gross Anatomy

Gross anatomy can be further subdivided into three different fields:

• Surface anatomy (or superficial anatomy) is the study of external anatomical features without dissection.
• Regional anatomy focuses on specific external and internal regions of the body (such as the head or chest) and how different systems work together in that region.
• Systemic anatomy focuses on the anatomy of different organ systems, such as the respiratory or nervous system.

Regional anatomy is widely used in modern teaching because it is easier to apply to a clinical setting than systemic anatomy. The major anatomy textbook, Gray’s Anatomy, has recently been reorganized from a systems format to a regional format to reflect this preference. Surface anatomy is also widely used to gauge the position and structure of deeper organs, tissues, and systems.

Generally, medical students learn about the human body from anatomical models, skeletons, textbooks, diagrams, photographs, lectures, and tutorials. Medical and dental students also learn through the dissection and inspection of cadavers. A thorough working knowledge of anatomy is required for all medical professionals.

Course Objective:

1. The student will be able to identify the key concepts of the structure of human anatomy
2. Identify the osteology of human skeleton in both gross specimen and through medical imaging.
3. Recognise the essential terminology necessary to describe the fundamental relationship and orientation of structures in the human body.
4. Recognise clinically revelant injuries, lesions and malformations of human body.

Learning Outcomes:

1. By studying Anatomy, the learner gets the knowledge about the basic structure of human body and understands the relation between the structure and function of human body.
2. Explain the importance of dissection.
3. Discuss the principles and applications of some medical imaging methods.

Recommended text books

1.Grey's Anatomy by Prof. Susan standing

2.Elsevier, clinical Anatomy, for Medical students by Richard S.Snell

3.Clinically oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore,

4.Clinical Anatomy by R.J.Last

5.Netter's Atlas

Evaluation system :

Sub stage 1...Viva, OSPE

Sub stage 2..Viva, OSPE

Sub stage 3..Viva, OSPE

Stage... written, Viva,  OSPE