LEARNING GOALS:

This unit of study aims to provide an understanding of the anatomy of the walls & viscera of the thorax, abdomen & pelvis. Students are encouraged to relate structure to both function & development especially with respect to the important functions of breathing, digestion, excretion & reproduction.

The course also aims to provide both theoretical & practical skills which can provide a basis for further studies in fields such as physiotherapy, chiropractic or forensic science or in post graduate medicine or dentistry or in areas of research requiring a knowledge of anatomy.