AN120 : Introduction in anatomy

Department

faculty of Medicine

Academic Program

Bachelor in Medicine and general surgery

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

This course about the definition of anatomy, history of anatomy, importance of anatomy, Level of organization , methods used to study anatomy and Basic anatomical position. and will cover the basic anatomy of Skin, Fascia, Muscles , Bone , Cartilage, Joints, Ligaments, Blood vessels, lymphatic, Synovial sheaths , Mucous membranes, serous.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:- 1-Use essential terminology required to describe the fundamental structure of the human body. 2- Describe the relationship between different structures in the human body. 3-Describe the anatomical components of the human body including skin, cartilage, ligaments, and blood vessels.

Methods of assessments

written exam -- Med term -- 30%

written exam -- Final term -- 70%

week

WeekSubjectsHours
1Definition of anatomy, history of anatomy, importance of anatomy,2
2Level of organization , methods used to study anatomy2
3Basic anatomical position2
4Skin2
5Fascia2
6Muscles2
7Bone2
8Cartilage

2

WeekSubjectsHours
9Joints2
10Ligaments2
11Blood vessels, lymphatic 2
12Synovial sheaths2
13Mucous membranes, serous 2
14Nervous tissue& nervous system 2