AN131 : Anatomy & Embryology

Department

faculty of Medicine

Academic Program

Bachelor in Medicine and general surgery

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

AN120

Overview

this course contains:

Bones of upper limb & Pectoral 1 region, Axilla & Back musculature, Rotator cuff Muscles& Anatomical 3 spaces, Arterial anastomosis, The wrist region, Joints of the upper limb, Nerves of the upper limb, Blood supply to the upper limb, The hand, General Embryology.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:- 1- Describe the pectoral region and axilla and back musculature. 2- Use the anatomical structure of the upper limb including the bones of the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. 3-Describe the blood supply of the upper limb. 4-Describe the nerve supply of the upper limb. 5-Define embryology and explain the stages of embryo development.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, lab and discussions.

Methods of assessments

Med Exam --- 20%

lab exam ---- 30%

Final exam ---- 50%

WeeksSubjectsHours
1Bones of upper limb & Pectoral 1 region5
2Axilla & Back musculature5
3Rotator cuff Muscles& Anatomical 3 spaces 5
4Arterial anastomosis5
5The wrist region5
6Joints of the upper limb5
7 Nerves of the upper limb5
8Blood supply to the upper limb5

WeeksSubjectsHours
9The hand 5
10 - 14General Embryology10