Anatomy
Departmental Objectives
At the end of the Anatomy course, the students should be able to:
- mention, identify, show, draw and describe the structural components of the body responsible for carrying out normal body functions;
- use the above knowledge to understand, correlate and appreciate the other pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical medical subjects;
- apply the knowledge of Anatomy with the knowledge of other medical subjects to provide optimum health services in the country and abroad.
List of Competencies to acquire :
- Adequate knowledge of the structural components of the body & correlate it with normal body functions.
- Using the above knowledge to understand, correlate and appreciate the other subjects to be taught in the para-clinical and clinical medical courses.
- Applying the knowledge of Anatomy with the knowledge of other medical subjects to provide optimum health services in the country and abroad.
Distribution of teaching-learning hours
Lecture | Tutorial | Practical (Histology) | Demonstration + Dissection + Card exam | Total Teaching hours | Integrated teaching in for phase I | Formative Exam | Summative exam | ||
Preparatory leave | Exam time | Preparatory leave | Exam time | ||||||
115 hrs | 53hrs | 52 hrs | 310hrs | 530hrs | 30 hrs | 21+14= 35 days | 42 days | 30days | 30 days |
(Time for exam. preparatory leave and formative & summative assessment is common for all subjects of the phase ) |
Teaching-learning methods, teaching aids, and evaluation
Teaching Methods | Teaching aids | In course evaluation | ||
Large group | Small group | Self-learning | ||
Lecture Integrated teaching | Tutorial Practical Demonstration | Self-study & self-assessment | Computer/laptop & Multimedia OHP, Transparency & Transparency marker Whiteboard & different color white board markers Black board & white and coloured chalks Cadavers, prosected parts, bones, viscera Slide and slide projector Microscope | Item Examination Card Final Examination (written/oral + practical)Term Final Examination (written, oral+ practical) |
Related Equipment: Flip Chart, Photograph, Model, X-ray films (CT scan and other imaging films), View box, Diagram, Preserved specimens, Living body for surface marking, Simulation.
1st Professional Examination:
Marks distribution of Assessment of Anatomy Total marks – 500
- Written=200 (Formative 20+MCQ 40+SAQ140)
- SOE=150
- Practical=150
Learning Objectives and Course Contents in Anatomy
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total : 12 hrs |
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General Anatomy Student will be able to define anatomy, explain the subdivisions of anatomydescribe the anatomical terminology, planes & positions define bone. Describe the composition ,blood supply, functions & ossification of bones. describe composition characteristics, location and functions of different types of cartilages.define & classify joints, the characters, stability & movements of joints and correlate with the clinical conditions classify muscles, their properties and functions and also classify skeletal muscle morphologically & functionally define & classify blood vessels,describe the systemic, portal & pulmonary circulation.describe different types of vascular anastomosis with their functional & clinical implications.describe components ,functions & the general plan of lymphatic drainage of the whole body.classify & describe the functions of lymphoid organs | CORE : Definition, subdivisions of Anatomy and its importance in the study of medicine.Anatomical terminology and anatomical planes & positions.Skeletal system- Bones – classification, composition, functions, parts of a developing long bone ,blood supply, periosteum & endosteum. Ossification-definition, centres, processes. Factors affecting growth of bone..Cartilages- composition, types , characters ,locations and functionsJoint: classification, characteristics of each type & movements, stability of the joints. Clinical conditions associated with joints .General plan of blood supply & nerve supply of joints. Muscular system, classification, characteristics and functions . Skeletal muscle -classification Blood vascular system: component parts. General plan. Structure, classification Differences between different types of vessel. Nutrition & innervations of vessels Circulation : types, characteristic features of each type Lymph vascular system : components, characteristic features of lymph capillaries .Differences with blood capillary .Lymphoid organs: classification & functions | TERM I 01 hr 01 hr 03 hrs hr hrs hr hrs 01 hr |
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Student will be able to Describe the basic facts on origin of life, evolution of life and animal kingdom. | Additional: Origin of life on earth.Evolution of life on earth.The animal kingdom | |
Cell Biology Student should be able to: define and describe the human cell & its constituents ,structure & functions of cell membrane.describe the structure & functions of nucleusdescribe the structure & functions of organelles & inclusionsdescribe the features of different types of cells: protein secreting, ion transporting, steroid secreting, mucus secreting, antibody producing cell. Human Genetics Students will be able to: define terms related to human genetics describe the different basic features of chromosomes explain structure, function, basis of protein synthesis of DNA & RNAdefine allele homozygous, Heterozygous karyotypingexplain Mendel’s Law of inheritance & Lyon’s hypothesis | CORE: Human Cell-Basic organization, types constituents, cell membrane nucleus cytoplasm & organelles and inclusions Functional correlation of different types of cell with their particular-nuclear, cytoplasmic, membrane and surface feature CORE: Terms & definitions: Gene, Gene locus, genome, genotype, phenotype, genetic trait etc. Chromosomes: Structure, types, bio-chemical nature, & chromosomal disordersDNA and RNA: Structure, function, basis of protein synthesisAllele , homozygous, Heterozygous Karyotyping Additional: Mendels law of inheritance & Lyon’s hypothesisOutline of recent advances in GeneticsPrinciples of genetic engineeringPrinciples of cloning | Total:06 hrs. TERM I 02 hrs hr hrs 01hr Total: 04 hrs TERM I 01hr 01 hrs 01 hrs 01 hr |
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total :12 hours |
General Histology Student should be able to: define and classify the basic tissues in the bodydescribe the different types, characters, distribution and the functions of epithelial tissue describe the cell Surface specialization & Junctional complexes.describe the composition, characters, distribution and the functions of connective tissue. Describe the structure & functions of different types of connective tissue cells describe the histological structures of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle & skeletal muscle. Describe the mechanism of muscle contraction. describe the structure & functions of neuron & neuroglia | General Histology Basic tissues: Definition, Classification, Components, Characters, Distribution and Functions of Epithelium -Surface epithelium -glandular epithelium Connective tissueProperspecial Muscular tissue -smooth -cardiac -skeletal Nervous tissue -neurons -neuroglia | TERM I 04hrs 04 hrs TERM II 02 hrs TERM III 02 hrs |
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total 18 hrs |
Systemic Histology: Students will be able to describe the histological structures of different parts of body system | Systemic Histology : histological structures of Respiratory systemVascular system Lymphoid organsDigestive system & associated GlandsExocrine glands ( salivary )Urinary systemEndocrine glandsMale reproductive systemFemale reproductive system Integumentary systemSpecial sense organs | TERM I 01 hr hr TERM II hrshrshrhr 02 hrs 02 hrs 02 hrs TERM III 01 hr 01 hr |
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total 18hrs |
General Embryology Students will be able to: define terms related to embryologyexplain the significance of study of embryologyexplain proliferation, growth, differentiation, inductors, evocators and organiser describe different types of cell divisiondescribe chromosomal changes during cell division with anomaliesdescribe oogenesis and spermatogenesisdescribe the process of fertilizationdescribe the events of 1st week of development.describe the events2nd week of development. describe the events 3rd week of development.describe the development & derivatives of ectoderm, mesoderm & endoderm. explain the development of foetal membranesexplain the development of twins & their types.describe the causes & types of congenital anomalies explain the process of human evocationdescribe the Molecular regulation & cell signaling pathways | CORE: Introduction: Terms and Definition Significance of study of embryology Basic process of development : proliferation, growth, differentiation, inductors, evocators and organizer Cell division: Types Gametogenesis and maturation of Germ cells. Fertilization: Events, factors influencing the fertilisation Progress in 1st week of developmentProgress in 2nd week of development. Progress in 3rd week of development.Derivatives of germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm & endoderm. Foetal membranes : Placenta, Chorion, Amnion, Umbilical cord, Yolk sac etc. Twins Teratology Additional: Human EvolutionConcepts of medical biotechnology in relation to embryologyMolecular regulation &cell signaling | TERM I 01 hr hr hrs 02 hrs 02 hrs 02 hr 02 hrs 01 hr TERM II 03 hrs 02 hrs |
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total 24 hrs |
Systemic Developmental Anatomy Student will be able to: describe the process of development of different body systemdescribe the developmental anomalies of different body system mention general outline of development of: Thoracic duct, Cysterna chyli, Inferior Vena Cava, Superior Vena Cava, Portal Vein, Brachiocephalic veins, & Renal veins. | CORE: Development and their Anomalies of Skeletal system & vertebral column Muscular systemUpper and lower limbDigestive system with associated glandsRespiratory systemCardiovascular System & aortic archesCoelomic cavity & the diaphragmSkin & mammary glandUrinary systemMale and female Reproduction system Pituitary & suprarenal glandFace & neck & their associated organsNervous SystemEye & Ear Additional: Development of Lymphatic SystemVascular System | TERM II 02 hrs 01 hr 03 hrs 01 hr 03 hrs 01 hr hrhrshrs TERM III 01 hr 03 hrs 02 hrs 01 hr |
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours Total 21 hrs |
Neuroanatomy Students will be able to: classify nervous system. Describe composition of grey matter and white matterexplain the structure, process of myelination, degeneration & regeneration of nerve fibresdefine & classify synapse, receptors .describe the structure & functions of receptor & synapse define autonomic nervous system, describe the different parts of autonomic nervous system .nerve plexuses & ganglia Pia, arachnoid and dura mater Extension, folds, spaces, nerve supply & blood supply explain blood brain & blood CSF barrier describe the formation, composition, circulation, absorption & functions of CSFdescribe the ventricles of braindescribe the different lobes, Gyri, sulci and important functional areas with effects of lesion .Explain the mode of blood supply of cerebrum | CORE: Introduction to Nervous system, Nerve fibres, : structure classifications & functions, myelination degeneration, regeneration Receptors : structure classifications location & functionsSynapse : structure classifications & functions Autonomic nervous system, autonomic nerve plexuses & ganglia Coverings of brain and spinal cord, Pia, arachnoid and dura mater Extension, folds, spaces, nerve supply & blood supply Barriers of brainCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Ventricles of brain Motor system Cerebrum: Lobes: gyri, sulci Functional Areas ,Blood supply | TERM I 01 hr TERM III 01hr 01 hrs TERM I & TERM II 02 hrs TERM III 02 hrs 02 hrs |
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Neuroanatomy Students will be able to: describe Pyramidal & extrapyramidal system & effects of their lesiondescribe functional lobes, nuclei, peduncles, blood supply, functions & clinical conditions of cerebellumdescribe location,, parts, blood supply, functions & clinical conditions of basal nucleiclassify cranial nerves, explain functional components and cranial nerve nuclei, and describe the course of III, IV,V,VI,VII, IX, X, XI, XII cranial nerves . explain & define dermatome & axial linedescribe the ascending tracts with effects of lesionsdescribe the thalamus, hypothalamusexplain functional components nuclei, and course of I, II,VIII, cranial nerves . Explain the smell, visual & auditory pathwaydescribe the length, extension, enlargements sections of spinal cord at different leveldescribe the parts , blood supply and significance of brain stem.describe the cross sections of midbrain , pons & medulla oblongata at different level describe the arrangement & functions reticular formationdescribe the parts & functions of limbic system | CORE: Pyramidal & extrapyramidal systemCerebellum: parts , functions , blood supply, clinical conditions Basal nuclei : locations, parts , functions artery supply & clinical conditions Motor & mixed cranial nerves Sensory system: Dermatome & axial lineAscending tracts of spinal cord Diencephalon : parts & functions Sensory cranial nerves & Smell, visual & auditory pathway Spinal Cord: Length, extension, Enlargement ,Blood supply, Cross-sections at different level Brain stem : blood supply, cross sections at different levels Reticular formationLimbic system | TERM III 02 hrs 01 hr hr hr 01hr 01 hr hr hrs 01hr |
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Living (surface) Anatomy Students will be able to: locate and count ribs and costal cartilagesdraw and demonstrate on the surface of the body important anatomical points and structures of Thorax Students will be able to: draw and demonstrate on the surface of the body important anatomical points and structures of Superior extremity | Thorax CORE: Counting of ribs and costal cartilages Heart- apex and bordersLung-borders and apex,Trachea & BronchiEsophagusTriangle of auscultationJugular notchSternal angleArea of Superficial Cardiac dullness Common carotid and subclavian artery Internal thoracic artery Superior extremity CORE Nerves: Radial, Ulnar, Median nerve, Axillary nerveArteries: Brachial, Radial ,Ulnar artery, Superficial and deep palmar archVeins: cephalic, basilic & Median cubital veinFlexor retinaculumAnatomical snuff boxMedial humeral epicondyle | 06 hrs. 04 hrs. |
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Living (surface) Anatomy Students will be able to: locate, demonstrate on the surface of the body the different anatomical planes and land marksdraw, demonstrate on the surface of the body the nine regions of the abdomendraw and indicate inguinal canal on the surface of the bodydraw and demonstrate on the surface of the body Important anatomical points, borders and parts of important organs of abdomen Students will be able to: locate and demonstrate on surface of the body important points and structures of inferior extremity | CORE: Abdomen Trans-pyloric plane, Trans tubercular plane, Subcostal plane, mid clavicular lineRegions of abdomen Superficial & deep inguinal ring. Inguinal canalAbdominal aorta & inferior vena cavaStomach, Duodenum, Pancreas, Liver, Gall bladder, Bile duct , spleen, Kidney from back & Mac Burney’s point. Transverse colon, ureter from front and back, celiac trunk , splenic artery, Root of the mesentery. Inferior extremity Common peroneal nerve, Tibial nervePopliteal arteryAnterior & posterior tibial arteryArteria dorsalis pedisGreat Saphenous veinSmall Saphenous veinAdductor tubercleLateral and Medial MalleolusGreater trochanter of femurAnterior superior iliac spine Additional Femoral nerve, sural nerve, Medial and lateral plantar artery, plantar arch. | 6 hrs. 4 hrs. |
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Students will be able to: draw and demonstrate on the surface of the body important anatomical points and structures of Head and Neck | Head and neck Facial artery , Facial veinInternal jugular vein, External jugular veinCommon Carotid artery & its bifurcationFacial Nerve & their branchesvagus nerve in the neckParotid gland and its ductFrontal and maxillary air sinusesThyroid glandTip of the coracoid processInferior angle of scapulaTip of the 7th cervical spine Additional: Pterion, lambdaMiddle meningeal artery | 04 hrs. |
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Anatomy of Radiology & Images Students will be able to: describe Radio opaque structures Radio-lucent structuresidentification and location of normal structures by: Radiography | CORE Radio opaque structures Radio-lucent structures Plain X-ray of the -chest PA view -abdomen AP view -pelvis AP view -arm including proximal & distal joints AP & lateral view -forearm including proximal & distal joints AP & lateral view -hand including proximal & distal joints -thigh including proximal & distal joints AP & lateral view -leg including proximal & distal joints AP & lateral view -foot including proximal & distal joints AP & lateral view -head & neck (cervical spine) AP & lateral view -Paranasal sinuses OM view Additional: Common normal Ultrasonographs, Isotope scan,Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI), CT ScanCoronary Angiograph | |
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Clinical Anatomy Students will be able to: describe the anatomical basis of clinical disorder of thorax, abdomen. | Thorax Pleurisy / Pleural effusionPneumothoraxCoronary artery diseasePericarditis/ pericardial effusionFlail chestParalysis of the diaphragm Abdomen Portal vein obstructionHydroceleHerniaPeritonitis, ascitisGastric ulcerDuodenal ulcerGall stone/cholecystitisappendicitisBenign hyperplasia of prostate, Prostatic cancerCystoceleStress incontinenceRupture urethraSalphingitisEctopic pregnancyProlapse of uterus / vaginaHaemorrhoidsUndescended testisPsoas abscessIschiorectal abscess | |
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Clinical Anatomy Students will be able to: describe the anatomical basis of clinical disorder of Head & Neck, CNS & Extremities | Head & Neck Fracture of the skull bonesScalp injuryPiriform fossa and foreign bodyOtitis mediaSinusitisEpistaxisTonsilitisSwelling of thyroid glandMumpsCavernous vein thrombosisCervical rib CNS & Eyeball Injury to brain /eye ball / spinal cord/cranial nervesMeningitisHydrocephalusCerebral ischaemiaintracranial haemorrhage (extradural,subarachnoid, cerebral) papilledema Horner syndrome Superior extremity Dislocation of shoulder jointBrachial plexus & injury to its nervesCarpal tunnel syndromeColle’s fractureBreast abscess & breast cancer Inferior extremity Varicose veinDeep vein thrombosisNerve injuryDislocation of hip jointRupture of menisci & cruciate ligament,BursitisDeformities of foot | . |
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Clinical Anatomy Students will be able to: describe the anatomical basis for selection of arteries ,veins & Muscles of clinical importance. demonstrate the different auscultatory areas describe the anatomical basis for clinical procedure of Thorax, Abdomen, Head & Neck , CNS &Eyeball Extremities | Arterial pulsationIntravenous injectionsIntramuscular injection Apex beat, mitral ,tricuspid, aortic & pulmonary areas Sternal puncturePleural effusionpericardial effusionCoronary angiogramBronchoscopyLaryngoscopyParacentesis /peritoneal dialysisLiver abscessVasectomyTubal ligationNasogastric intubationPalpation of Cervical lymph nodeLumbar punctureEpidural/spinal anaesthesiaPudendal blockFundoscopy |
Regional Anatomy : THORAX CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
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Students will be able to: demonstrate the boundary & identify the contents of thoracic wall, thoracic cavity mediastinum & inter costal spaceidentify & demonstrate the gross features of bones & joints of thoraxdescribe the formation , course ,branches & distribution of Spinal nerve / intercostal nerveidentify & demonstrate the surfaces, borders, parts, chambers- including structures within the chambers of the heartexplain blood supply & nerve supply of heartidentify & demonstrate the layers of pericardium identify & demonstrate the surfaces, borders, fissures, lobes, hilus & bronchopulmonary units of the lungidentify & demonstrate the layers & parts of pleura.explain the blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supply of lung & pleura.identify & demonstrate the trachea bronchus & bronchial tree.explain blood supply & nerve supply of trachea & bronchial tree.explain the blood supply, nerve supply & lymphatic drainage of thoracic wall.identify & demonstrate the surfaces, parts openings, attachments of the diaphragm.explain the blood supply & nerve supply of the diaphragm.explain the significance of the orifices of the diaphragm.explain & demonstrate the extension ,parts ,relations & constrictions of oesophagusexplain the blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supply of the oesophagus. correlate clinical conditions associated with structures of thorax (Heart with its vessels, lung, trachea, bronchus, bronchial tree & the Diaphragm) | Thoracic wall formation, thoracic cavity, intercostal space and mediastinum.Bones and joints of the thoraxSpinal nerve / intercostal nerve Heart with pericardium. Lung with pleura, trachea and bronchus. Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the thorax. The diaphragm. oesophagus Clinical Anatomy | 49 hrs. |
Regional Anatomy: SUPERIOR EXTREMITY CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
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Students will be able to: identify & demonstrate muscles, vessels, nerves of pectoral region including attachment of musclesdescribe the parts of mammary gland & its blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supplydemonstrate the boundary & identify the contents of axilla, Quadrangular & triangular spaces, & cubital fossa demonstrate the attachments of muscles, and identify vessels, nerves, lymphatics & lymph nodes of different parts of superior extremity demonstrate the gross features of bones & joints of superior extremity and muscles acting on joints correlate clinical conditions associated with structures (nerves, vessels, bones, joints) of superior extremity | Pectoral region with mammary gland AxillaSuperficial dissection of the upper limb, back and scapular region including quadrangular & triangular space Front of the arm , forearm and palm Back of the arm, forearm and dorsum of the handBlood supply, lymphatic drainage, cutaneous innervation & dermatome of superior extremity Bones & joints of the upper limb Removal of the limb Clinical Anatomy | 42 hrs. |
Regional Anatomy: ABDOMEN CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
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Students will be able to: demonstrate the different layers of anterior abdominal wall & hernial regionexplain clinical types of herniademonstrate the different parts of GI Tract & its peritoniumexplain their mode of blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supplydemonstrate the features of liver, pancreas, supra renal gland & different parts of biliary systemexplain blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supply of them.demonstrate the features of kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, & urethraexplain their blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supplydemonstrate the features of different parts of male & female reproductive system.explain their blood supply, lymphatic drainage & nerve supply.demonstrate the muscles and identify the vessels, nerves & lymphatics of posterior abdominal walldemonstrate the parts and identify the contents of the pelvisdifferentiate between male & female pelvisdemonstrate the gross features & joints of lumbar vertebra & bony pelvis and muscles acting on jointscorrelate with clinical conditions associated with different organs of the abdomen | Anterior wall of the abdomen with hernial region.Stomach, abdominal part of the oesophagus; coeliac artery.Duodenum, pancreas and spleen.The mesentery and mesenteric vessels, jejunum and ileum.Large intestine. rectum &anal canalLiver with the biliary appartus including gall bladder; portal vein.Kidney, suprarenal gland and ureter.Muscles, blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves of the posterior abdominal wall.Muscles, blood vessels lymphatics, nerves and the pelvis; urinary bladder.Ovary, uterus, uterine tube, female external organs and perineum.Vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate and male external genital organs.Lumbar vertebra, bony pelvis &jointsClinical Anatomy | 103 hrs. |
Regional Anatomy: INFERIOR EXTREMITY CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to: demonstrate muscles attachments and identify vessels & nerves of different parts of inferior extremity demonstrate the boundary and identify the contents of femoral triangle, adductor canal, popliteal fossa & sole of the foot demonstrate the features of bones, joints, & muscles acting on joints explain the Venous drainage, lymphatic drainage, & dermatome of inferior extremity correlate the clinical conditions associated with structures (nerves, vessels, bones, joints) of inferior extremity | Front and medial side of the thigh Gluteal region and back of the thigh Front of the leg and dorsum of the foot Lateral side, medial side and back of the leg including the popliteal fossa sole of the foot Bones & joints of lower limb Arches of the foot Removal of lower limb Blood supply, lymphatic drainage, cutaneous innervation & dermatome of inferior extremity Clinical Anatomy | 41 hrs. |
Regional Anatomy: HEAD & NECK CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to: identify and demonstrate the different parts of bones of head & neck , joints, & muscles acting on joints state the gross features & attachments of skull bones including base of skull & cervical vertebrae demonstrate movements of joints of Head & Neck demonstrate the layers of scalp identify the contents of temporal region demonstrate the boundary of face and identify muscles and sensory supply of face identify parotid gland & duct & explain the structures within the parotid gland demonstrate the boundary and identify contents of anterior triangle, posterior triangle, sub- occipital triangle & sub-mandibular region demonstrate the boundary and identify contents of mouth cavity demonstrate the gross features & nerve supply of tongue explain Auditory pathway ( VIII – cranial nerve)demonstrate the parts of pharynx with their extension & muscles of pharynx the walls of nose and paranasal air sinuses the extension, cartilages & muscles of larynx identify structures present in the internal surface of the larynx demonstrate the region of vertebral column and attachments of muscles of the back demonstrate the different parts of external, middle & internal Ear correlate important clinical conditions associated with structures in Head & Neck (Thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, air sinuses, Larynx, scalp, ear, face etc.) | Bones & joints of head and neck Scalp and temporal region Face and orbit Anterior triangle and submandibular region including thyroid gland Posterior triangle Mouth and tongue Pharynx Nose and paranasal sinuses Larynx Vertebral column and deep dissection of the Organs of hearing and equilibrium. Clinical Anatomy | 88 hrs. |
Regional Anatomy: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & EYEBALL CARD (DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to: demonstrate the boundary & contents of cranial cavity & orbit the different parts of brain & cranial nerves attached to brain the layers of meninges- Pia, arachnoid, and dura meter explain the processes of dura & its contents explain the blood supply & nerve supply of the meninges demonstrate the boundary of different lobes of cerebrum, sulci, gyri & important functional area sex plain the blood supply of cerebrum including the formation of Circle Willis demonstrate the parts & describe the functions & connections of diencephalon, pituitary gland, basal nuclei, internal capsule, extra pyramidal system &limbic system, brainstem located and describe the nuclei, course, functional components & distribution of cranial nerves the boundary & parts of ventricles circulation of CSF through ventricles gross features of spinal cord and its meninges and spinal nerves attached to it the coats of eyeball & the course of optic nerve explain Refractive Media explain the effects of lesion and loss of blood supply to different parts of nervous system. | Introduction to the nervous system, cranial cavity and orbit. General examination of the brain Superficial attachments of cranial nerves meninges of the brain Cerebrum. :lobes of cerebrum, sulci gyri & important functional areas blood supply formation of Circle Willis. Diencephalon: Thalamus, hypothalamus, metathalamus, epithalmus and pituitary gland Basal nuclei, internal capsule, extra pyramidal system and limbic system · Brainstem and reticular formation Cranial nerves Ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid Spinal cord & spinal nerves Visual apparatus including the eyeball Clinical Anatomy. | 40 hrs |
Cell Biology & Histology Tutorial & Practical (Card I)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to: demonstrate different parts of microscope & how to handle it state the principles of tissue preparation explain cell division identify different types of tissue on slide under microscope | Microscope: Parts & how to handle Principles of different types of microscopy Principles of tissue preparation and staining: Fixation, embedding, sectioning & routine staining Cell and cell division Epithelium: Simple squamous, cuboidal, columnar Pseudo stratified Stratified squamous, cuboidal Stratified columnar Transitional Connective tissue:: General, special ,bone, cartilage Muscular tissue: Smooth, skeletal & cardiac muscle Nervous tissue in general | 17 hrs. |
Cell Biology & Histology Tutorial & Practical (Card II)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to identify different structures of the following systems on slides under microscope: Respiratory system. Cardiovascular system Digestive system and & associated Glands. Urinary system Male reproductive system and associated glands female reproductive system and associated glands | Respiratory system Larynx, trachea, bronchial tree and Lung Large artery, medium sized artery, large vein Digestive system & associated glands Tongue, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine & large intestine (including vermiform appendix) Liver and gall bladder, Pancreas Urinary system Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethrae Male reproductive system and associated glands Testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate Female reproductive system and associated glands Ovary, fallopian tube, uterus, vagina Mammary gland , placenta | 17hrs. |
Cell Biology & Histology Tutorial & Practical (Card III)
Learning Objectives | Contents | Teaching hours |
Students will be able to identify following structures on slides under microscope: Lymphatic system Salivary glands Nervous system Endocrine system Special sense organs Skin | Lymphatic system Lymph node, tonsil, spleen & thymus Exocrine glands (salivary glands}Nervous system spinal cord, cerebrum, cerebellum, peripheral nerve (including the optic nerve) Endocrine gland (Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal and Islet’s of Langerhans Special sense organs: Eyeball (cornea, retina), internal ear Thick skin & thin skin | 18 hrs. |
Integrated Teaching in Anatomy
- Integrated teaching program on a particular topic/organ /organ system should be organized in each term. The topics which are related should be prepared after discussion with the teachers of Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry. The horizontal process of Integrated teaching program will help the students to have a simultaneous views of different aspects of Anatomical/Physiological/Biochemical details of a particular topic/organ /organ system.
TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES | TERM | DEPARTMENT |
1. Cell | Students will be able to describe the structure & functions of different constituents of cell explain membrane transport, membrane potentials & action potentials state the composition of ECF & ICF compartments | I | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
2. Heart | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of heart describe the types & regulation of blood pressure describe the physiologic basis of shock management describe & interpret the cardiac markers | I | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
3. Lung | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of lung describe the spirometry & its clinical application describe the regulation of respiration | I | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
4. Hepatobiliary system | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of hepatobiliary system interpreter the liver function test & explain its clinical importance explain the role of liver in metabolism | II | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES | TERM | DEPARTMENT |
5. Kidney | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of kidney explain the mechanism of urine formation interpret e kidney function test explain the renal chemistry in relation to water, electrolytes & acid base balance | II | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
6. Pancreas | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of pancreas describe hormones of islets of Langerhan’s describe functions ,mechanism of action & regulations of secretion of insulin describe causes & consequences of hyper & hypoglycaemia describe laboratory diagnosis of diabetes mellitus | II | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
7. Adrenal gland | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of adrenal glanddescribe the functions ,mechanism of action & regulation of secretion of adrenal hormones describe hypo & hypera drenalism | III | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
8. Thyroid & Parathyroid gland | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of thyroid & parathyroid gland describe the hormones of thyroid & parathyroid gland : biosynthesis , transport functions ,mechanism of action & regulation of secretion describe hypo & hyperthyroidism describe tetany describe thyroid function tests & their interpretation | III | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
9. Pituitary gland | Students will be able to describe the gross anatomy & clinical anatomy of pituitary gland describe Hormones of pituitary gland : functions ,mechanism of action & regulation of secretion describe Hypo & hyperpituitarism | III | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES | TERM | DEPARTMENT |
10. Sensory system & Motor system | Students will be able to describe receptors ,synapse & sensory pathways describe the pyramidal and extrapyramidal system describe cerebellum, basal nuclei & their disorder describe the different types of neurotransmitter & their functions | III | Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry |
Teaching – Learning & Assessment Methods
Teaching / Learning Method | Teaching Aid | In Course Assessment | Summative Assessment |
Lecture | Computer & multimedia Slide projector, overhead projector (OHP), black board white and different colour chalk, white board and different colour white board markers. | Item Examination: Oral, Practical Card Completion Examination Term Examinations: Written, Oral, Practical Preparation of exercise book | Written Oral Practical |
Regional Anatomy: Demonstration & Tutorial | Cadavers, prosected parts, bones, viscera and other specimens of body parts, models, charts, black board white and different colour chalk, white board and different colour white board markers, Illustration sheets/posters, OHP, video, slide projector, computer with CD ROM, radiographs & other images. | ||
Regional Anatomy: Dissection | Cadavers, prosected parts, specimens and bones, black board white and different colour chalk, white board and different colour white board markers, Computer & multimedia. | ||
Cell Biology & Histology Tutorial & Practical | Microscope, slide projector, black board white and different colour chalk, white board and different colour white board markers, OHP, Illustration sheets (including photomicrographs & drawings)/posters, video projector, computer with CD ROM drive |
Assessment in Anatomy
Component | Marks | Total Marks |
Formative assessment | 10+10 | 20 |
WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 20 | 180 |
paper-I– MCQ | ||
SAQ | 70 | |
paper-II– MCQ | 20 | |
SAQ | 70 | |
ORAL EXAMINATION (Structured) | 75 | 150 |
Hard part | ||
Soft part | 75 | |
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION Soft part | ||
Objective structured practical Exam (OSPE) | 30 | 75 |
Dissection | 30 | |
Anatomy of Radiology and imaging | 15 | |
Hard part | 30 | 75 |
OSPE | ||
Lucky slides | 20 | |
Living Anatomy | 20 | |
Practical Notebook (Khata) | 05 | |
Grand Total | 500 | |
- There will be separate Answer Scripts for SAQ
- Pass marks 60 % in each of theoretical, oral and practical examination
Time allocation in Anatomy Lecture & Review – 115 hours
Term | General Anatomy Hours | Cell Biology Hours | General Histology Hours | Systemic Histology Hours | General Embryology Hours | Systemic Embryology Hours | Neuro anatomy Hours. | Human Genetics Hours. | Total Hours |
First Term | 12 | 06 | 08 | 02 | 13 | – | 01 | 04 | 46 |
Second Term | – | – | 02 | 14 | 05 | 17 | 02 | – | 40 |
Third Term | – | – | 02 | 02 | – | 07 | 18 | – | 29 |
Grand Total Hours (Class +Exam) | 12 | 06 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 04 | 115 |
Cell Biology & Histology – Tutorial & Practical – 52 hours
Term | Class Hours (Including Item Exam hrs) | Card Completion Exam Hours | Total Hours |
First Term (Card I) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Second Term (Card II) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Third Term (Card III) | 16 | 2 | 18 |
Grand Total Hours | 46 | 6 | 52 |
Term | Cards | Dissection & Demonstration | Tutorial Review | Part Completion Examination Hours | Total Hours | ||
Living (surface) Anatomy | Anatomy of radiology & Images | Clinical Anatomy | |||||
First Term | Thorax | 32 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 06 | 49 |
Superior Extremity | 33 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 01 | 42 | |
Second Term | Abdomen | 83 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 06 | 103 |
Inferior Extremity | 33 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 01 | 41 | |
Third Term | Head, Neck | 74 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 05 | 88 |
Central Nervous system and Eye ball | 35 | 00 | 1 | 3 | 01 | 40 | |
Grand Total Hours | 290 | 22 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 363 |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR for ANATOMY
Class/Exam | Hours (including Class exams hrs) | First Term (14 working weeks) | Evaluation & leave 04 weeks | Second Term | Evaluation & leave 04 weeks | Third Term (14 working weeks) | 2.Evaluation & preparatory leave for first prof–08 weeks 1.Evaluation & preparatory leave for third term;03 weeks | ||
(15 working weeks) | |||||||||
Lecture and Review | 115 | General Anatomy-12 hrsCell Biology -06 hrsHuman Genetics – 04 hrsGeneral Histology-08 hrSystemic Histology – 02 hrsGeneral Embryology – 13 hrsNeuroanatomy – 01 hrs | General Histology-02 hrSystemic Histology – 14 hrsGeneral Embryology – 05 hrsSystemic Embryology- 17 hrsNeuroanatomy – 02 hrs | General histology – 02 hrSystemic Histology -02 hrsSystemic Embryology – 07 hrsNeuroanatomy – 18hrs | |||||
Tutorial/ Review | 53 | Thorax Card – 11 hrs Sup. Ext. Card – 08 hrs | Abdomen Card – 14 hrs Inf. Ext. Card – 7 hrs | Head & Neck Card –9 hrs C.N.S & Eyeball – 04 hrs | |||||
Dissection | 290 | Thorax Card – 32 hrs Sup Ext Card- 33 hrs | Abdomen Card – 83hrs Inf. Ext. Card – 33 hrs | Head & Neck Card – 74 hrs C.N.S & Eyeball Card – 35 hrs | |||||
Card Completion Exam | 20 | Thorax Card- 06hrs Sup Ext. Card- 01hrs | Abdomen Card– 06 hrs Inf. Ext. Card – 01 hrs | Head & Neck Card –05 hrs C.N.S & Eyeball Card – 01 hrs | |||||
Cell Biology & Histology- Tutorial/ Practical | 52 | Card I – 17 hrs | Card II – 17 hrs | Card III – 18 hrs | |||||
Grand Total | 530 |
N.B. – Card completion examinations will be arranged on discussion with other departments (Physiology, Biochemistry)
Prerequisite for 1st professional examination
- A Student must pass all term exam before appearing 1st professional exam.
- Class attendance must be 75 %
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE THORAX CARD
Card no. Cadaver no. Total marks Pass marks |
(ITEM EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Year | |||||
Session | |||||
Roll No. | |||||
Batch | |||||
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : | |||
Part for dissection (item) | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer |
1.Thoracic wall, Intercostal space, thoracic cavity and mediastinum. | ||||
2.Bones and joints of the thorax | ||||
3.Heart with pericardium. | ||||
4.Lung, Pleura , trachea and bronchus. | ||||
5.The Diaphragm & oesophagus | ||||
6.Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the thorax. | ||||
7. Clinical & Functional anatomy | ||||
8. Living Anatomy. | ||||
9.Anatomy of Radiology & Images |
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
SUPERIOR EXTREMITY CARD
(ITEM EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Year | Card no. | |||||
Session | Cadaver no. | |||||
Roll No. | Total marks | |||||
Batch | Pass marks | |||||
Name of the student | ||||||
Period of placement | From : | To : | ||||
Part for dissection (item) | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer | ||
1. Bones and introduction to the joints of the superior extremity | ||||||
2. Pectoral region with mammary gland. | ||||||
3. Axilla. | ||||||
4. Superficial dissection of the upper limb, back and scapular region. | ||||||
5. Front of the arm , forearm & palm | ||||||
6 .Back of the arm, forearm & dorsum of the hand. | ||||||
7. Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the superior extremity | ||||||
8. Removal of the limb; shoulder joint, acromioclavicular joint, elbow joint,wrist joint | ||||||
9. Clinical & Functional Anatomy. | ||||||
10. Living Anatomy | ||||||
11. Anatomy of Radiology & Images | ||||||
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
ABDOMEN CARD
(ITME EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Year | Card no. | ||||||
Session | Cadaver no. | ||||||
Roll No. | Total marks | ||||||
Batch | Pass marks | ||||||
Name of the student | |||||||
Period of placement | From | To : | |||||
: | |||||||
Part for dissection (item) | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Mark obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer | |||
1.Bones and joints of abdomen & pelvis | |||||||
2.Anterior wall of the abdomen with hernial region. | |||||||
3.Stomach, abdominal part of the oesophagus; coeliac trunk | |||||||
4.Duodenum, pancreas and spleen. | |||||||
5.The mesentery and mesenteric vessels, jejunum and ileum. | |||||||
6.Large intestine. | |||||||
7. Rectum and anal canal | |||||||
8..Liver with the biliary apparatus including gall bladder; portal vein. | |||||||
9.Kidneys, suprarenal gland, ureters. urinary bladder ,Urethrae | |||||||
10.Muscles, blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves of the posterior abdominal wall. | |||||||
11.Muscles, blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves of the pelvis | |||||||
12.Ovaries, uterus, uterine tubes,vagina,female external genital organs and perineum. | |||||||
13.Perineum pelvic diaphragm.urogenital diaphragm,perineal pouches,ischiorectal fossa | |||||||
14.Vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate,testes and male external genital organs. | |||||||
15.Clinical & Functional anatomy | |||||||
16.Living Anatomy. | |||||||
17Anatomy of Radiology & Images | |||||||
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
INFERIOR EXTREMITY CARD
Card no. Cadaver no. Total marks Pass marks |
(ITEM EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Year | |||||
Session | |||||
Roll No. | |||||
Batch | |||||
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : | |||
Part for dissection (item) | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer |
1. Bones and introduction to the joints of the inferior extremity | ||||
2. Front and medial side of the thigh. | ||||
3. Gluteal region and back of the thigh. | ||||
4. Hip joint and removal of the lower limb. | ||||
5. Front of the leg and dorsum of the foot. | ||||
6. Lateral side, medial side and back of the leg including the popliteal fossa.,Sole of the foot | ||||
7. Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the inferior extremity | ||||
8. Knee, tibiofibular joints and ankle joint | ||||
9. Joints and arches of the foot. | ||||
10. Clinical & Functional Anatomy. | ||||
11. Living Anatomy | ||||
12. Anatomy of Radiology & Images |
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
HEAD AND NECK CARD
(ITEM EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : |
Part for dissection (item) | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Mark obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer |
1. Bones of head and neck. | ||||
2. Joints of head and neck. | ||||
3. Scalp and temporal region. | ||||
4. Face and orbit. | ||||
5. Anterior triangle and submandibular region. | ||||
6. Posterior triangle. | ||||
7. Mouth and tongue. | ||||
8. Pharynx. | ||||
9. Nose and Paranasal sinuses. | ||||
10. Larynx. | ||||
11. Vertebral column and deep dissection of the back. | ||||
12. Blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics of the Head & Neck | ||||
13. Exocrine & Endocrine Glands of Head & neck | ||||
14. Organs of hearing and equilibrium. | ||||
15. Clinical & Functional Anatomy. | ||||
16. Living Anatomy. | ||||
17. Anatomy of Radiology & Images. |
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYEBALL CARD
(ITEM EXAM FOLLOWING DISSECTION, DEMONSTRATION & TUTORIAL)
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : |
Part for dissection (item) |
Date of beginning | Date of examination | Mark obtained | Remarks and Signature of the Lecturer |
1. General introduction to the nervous system, cranial cavity and orbit. | ||||
2. General examination of the brain with its nerve attachments and meninges. | ||||
3. Cranial nerve – nuclei, course. functional components, supply & lesions | ||||
4. Cerebrum. | ||||
5. Diencephalon | ||||
6. Basal ganglia, internal capsule, extra pyramidal system and limbic system. | ||||
7. Brain stem, reticular formation & Cerebellum | ||||
8. Ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid. | ||||
9. Spinal cord & Spinal nerve | ||||
10. Visual apparatus including the eyeball. | ||||
11. Clinical & Functional Anatomy | ||||
12. Living Anatomy. | ||||
13. Anatomy of Radiology & Images |
No. of attendance in the practical classes of the card | Out of | |||
Mark obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of Head of the Department |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
……………………MEDICAL COLLEGE HISTOLOGY CARD NO. I
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : |
Item | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature | ||
1. | Study of microscope. | |||||
2. | Principles of tissue preparation staining (routine) | and | ||||
3. | Cell and cell division | |||||
4. | Epithelium | |||||
5. | Connective tissue-General | |||||
6. | Connective tissue-Special | |||||
7. | Muscular tissue | |||||
8. | Nervous tissue in general | |||||
Total No. of attendance | Out of | |||
Marks obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of the Prof. of Anatomy |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
HISTOLOGY CARD NO. II
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : |
Item | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature |
1. Cardiovascular system | ||||
2. Respiratory system | ||||
3. Digestive system & associated glands | ||||
4. Urinary system | ||||
5. Male reproductive system | ||||
6. Female reproductive system |
Total No. of attendance | Out of | |||
Marks obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of the Prof. of Anatomy |
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
………………………..MEDICAL COLLEGE
HISTOLOGY CARD NO. III
Name of the student | |||||
Period of placement | From : | To : |
Item | Date of beginning | Date of examination | Marks obtained | Remarks and Signature | |
1. | Lymphatic System | ||||
2. | Exocrine Glands in general | ||||
3. | Endocrine Glands | ||||
4. | Nervous system | ||||
5. | Special sense organs | ||||
6. | Skin –Thick & Thin skin |
Total No. of attendance | Out of | |||
Marks obtained | ||||
Remarks | ||||
Signature of the Lecturer | ||||
Signature of the Prof. of Anatomy |
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