Cranial & Cervical Anatomy [ANAT 3004]

LEARNING GOALS:

This unit of study aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the head and neck regions, with a particular emphasis on the functional anatomy of the cranial nerves.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• know the territories innervated by, and the functional anatomy of, the cranial nerves.
• know the bones of the skull and their significant markings and be able to use these to describe the distinctive features of skulls representative of different groups.
• be able to identify muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the region and to describe their functional significance.
• understand the anatomical specializations of the human visual and vocal apparatus.