UO Anatomy 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HBIO 3013
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Course ID
206937
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will undertake a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the human nervous system (central and peripheral) and the gross anatomy of the head and neck regions. Gross anatomy of the head and neck, central and peripheral nervous systems, various primary and association functional areas (including visual, auditory, vestibular, speech areas, motor and sensory areas) of the cerebral cortex, ascending and descending motor and sensory tracts, ventricular system, basal nuclei and the limbic system, origin, and function of peripheral nerves, blood supply of the central nervous system. Gross anatomy of the eye, ear, muscles of eye, tongue, mastication, facial muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the scalp.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and describe the anatomical structures and functions of the head and neck region.
  • Identify and describe the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
  • Identify relevant structures of the head and neck, brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves on images of human prosected brain and spinal cord and models.
  • Use professional, anatomical language to effectively identify and describe neuroanatomical structures.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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