ANATOMY COURSE OUTLINES

Courtesy: Anatomical students's society of Nigeria (ASSON)

     200 LEVEL 

ANA 201 General Anatomy

Structure and functions of the cell.General histology and basic tissues of the body.Preparation of tissues for microscopy.

15h (L) 45h (P).

ANA202 Respiratory System

Gross Anatomy of the thorax.Gross Anatomy of the nasal Cavity, Para nasal Air Sinuses, Larnyx, Trachea and Lungs.The heart and great vessels and the thoracic duct, dissection of the thorax. Anatomy of the upper G.I.T., intercostal spaces typical and typical ribs, lungs, various subdivisions

of the mediastinum, diaphragm, autonomic nervous system, Osteology of the ribs and thoracic vertebrae, respiratory movements.

15h (L) 45h (P).

ANA203 Genetics

Introduction of genetics, Heritable and non-heritable Characteristics; Pattern of

inheritance; Human chromosome, Cytogenetic and Karyotyping.

15h (L) 45(P).

ANA 204 Cardiovascular System                                                            2 Credits

The heart and the vascular tree including the lymphatic channels. Gross and microscopic anatomy

of the heart and great vessels. Developmental anatomy and congenital anomalities of the heart and vascular channels.

15h (L) 45 (P)

ANA 205 General Embryology                                                               2 Credits

General consideration, fertilization, cleavage, implantation, placenta and its formation, Development anomalies. This covers the first 8 weeks of human development.

30h (L) 45 (P).

ANA 206   Gastrointestinal System                                                         3 Credits

The anterior abdominal wall, Inguinal canal and hernia. Organs of the lower gastrointestinal tract.The peritoneum and recesses of the posterior abdominal wall.Dissection of the abdomen.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 207 Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb                                         3 credits

Anatomy of the superior extremity (Upper Limb).Pectoral region. Axilla, Back Brachial Plexus, Arm forearm, Cubital Fossa, Carpal Tunnel, Hand, Shoulder, Elbow and wrist. Joints and osteology of pectoral girdle and free limb bone. Vascular anastomosis and lymphatic drainage of the breast and upper limb, nerve supply.

30h (T); 45h (P); C.

ANA 208Man and His Environment                                                        3 credits

Introduction of the concept of interdependence of man and other forms of life in the ecosystem.The process of adaptation, community structure and organization. Influence of the relationship of man to his environment on health and the occurrence of disease. Human ecology, medical sociology, social psychology and anthropology.Historical development of science and medicine, and the importance of observations and experimentation in Medicine.

ANA 209 Gross Anatomy of the Upper Limb                                         3 Credits

Anatomy of the superior extremity (Upper Limb). Pectoral region, Axilla, back, brachial Plexus, Arm, forearm, Cubital Fossa, Carpal Tunnel, Hand, Nerve Injuries, Shoulder, Elbow and wrists, Joints and Ostelogy of pectoral girdle and low limb bones. Vascular anastomoses and lymphatic drainage of the breast and upper limb nerve supply.

15h (L) 90h (P).

300 LEVEL

ANA 301 Gross Anatomy of Urogenital System                         3 credits

Posterior abdominal wall, Pelvic cavity walls and diaphragm. Pelvic viscera, Perineum; boundaries and sub divisions. Perineal pouches. External genitalia.   

30h (T); 45h (P); C.

ANA 302 Gross Anatomy (Head and Neck)                                           3 credits

Scalp and the face, Back to the neck. Cranial cavities; orbital;

parotid, temporal and infratemporal regions. Submandibular region, Triangles of the neck. Deep structures of the neck.Thyroid and parathyroid glands.Buccal cavity, tongues, pharynx and larynx.Nasal cavity.The ear and the eye. 

15h(L) 90h(P)

ANA 303 Histology and Embryology of Urogenital System                3 credits

Developmental anatomy of the urogenital system and microscopic anatomy of the urogenital organs and pelvic endocrine organs.                                                              

15h(L) 45h(P);C

ANA 304 Gross Anatomy (The Brain and the Spinal Cord)                   3 credits

Covering of the brain.Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain.Ventricular systems and production of Cerebrospinal fluid.Structures and pathways in the brainstem and spinal cord.            

30h (T), 45h(P); C

ANA305   Embryology                                                                            1 Credits

Development Anatomy to the urogenital system and their anomalies.    15h (L)

ANA 306 Embryology & Histology of CNS and glands of (Head & Neck)     3 credits

Microscopic and anatomy of the brain and spinal cord.Histology of the endocrine and salivary glands of the head and neck.Developmental Anatomy of the head and neck.The neural tube and its derivatives.Congenital abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord and of the face.         

30h (T), 45h (P); C

ANA 307 Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb                                        3 credits

Gluteal region. Front and back of the thigh. Popliteal region, Flexor and extensor

Compartment of the leg.The foot and its arches.Blood supply and innervations of the lower limb, joints and bones of the lower limb.

30h (T), 45 (P): C

ANA 308 Embryology                                                                             2 Credits

Development anatomy of the head and neck.The neural tube and its derivatives. Congenital abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord and of the face.

30h (L)

ANA 309 Laboratory Techniques                                                            3 Credits

Comprises laboratory sessions and lectures to train students in histological techniques; photomicroscography; tissue preparations and embalming techniques.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 310 Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy                                           3 Credits

Comprises laboratory sessions and lectures to train students in histological techniques; photomicrography; tissue preparations and embalming techniques.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 311 Histochemistry                                                             2 Credits

Histological background.Importance of Histochemistry. Basic equipment used.

     ANA 312 Research Methodology                                                           3 credits

Introduction to basic concepts to research, types of research, sampling method, data analysis and interpretation.                                                                                          

30h(T) 90h(P); C

ANA 314 Man and his environment II                                                    3 credits

Comprehensive overview of environmental health problems, their effect on human health and the Principles of environmental management and control, particularly as they relate to human health. Emphasis will be aid on water supply, waste disposal, food hygiene, housing and disease vectas

30h(T), 45h (P); C

Techniques for carbohydrate, protein, lipids, acid, alkaline and enzyme studies.Neurohistochemistry and immunochemistry.

     15h (L) 45h (P).

 400 LEVEL

ANA 401   Evolution                                                                               3 Credits

Mechanism and current of Evolution.Comparative Anatomy and choice of experimental animal.        

30h (L) 45 (P).     

ANA 402 Advanced Developmental Anatomy                                       3 Credits

A detailed review of the development of the body systems with special emphasis on its application to clinical medicine and research technique – Teratology.

30h (L) (P).

ANA 403 Advance Gross Anatomy                                                       3 Credits

A review of the various systems covered at 200 and 300 levels including anatomical techniques such as Cadaver preservation.

15h (L) 90h (P).

ANA 404   Radiological Anatomy                                                           3 Credits

Basic principal of radiological anatomy as related to structures of the human body; muscular-skeletal system, respiratory system and other body systems by using ionizing radiation and other imaging techniques and modalities.

15 (L) 90h (P).

ANA 405 Applied and Clinical Anatomy                                                3 Credits

Application of knowledge of gross anatomy as studies by dissection of a cadaver to clinical medicine; Anatomy of common surgical exposures, routine clinical procedures such as lumbar puncture, venepuncture and femoral tap, Applied anatomy of the eye, pharynx, mouth, an ‘canal, rectum, perineum and other vital organs.

ANA 406 Surface Anatomy                                                                     2 Credits

A lecture – demonstration course on surface projections of significant body landmarks, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, viscera and other structures.

ANA 407 Seminar                                                                             1 Credit

Students will present a paper on a chosen topic at a department seminar.

2^ND SEMESTER

ANA 408 Microscopic Techniques                                                           3 Credits

This is a course of the principles and techniques of advanced microscopy. Use of advance light microscope will be taught and where possible demonstrate i.e., polarizing microscopy, Phase contrast microscopy, Interference microscopy, etc.

15h (L) 90h (P).

     ANA 409 Introduction to Anthropology                                     3 credit

Variation of species.Fossil evidence of human development.Techniques of fossil analysis.

45h (T); C

     ANA 410 Introduction of Immunology                                       3credits

     Antigen antibody reactions for cell typing

       30h (T), 45h (P); E

       ANA 414 MUSEUM TECHNIQUES                                        3 credits

Organisation of anatomy museums, Sourcing Processing and arrangement of specimens 30h(T) 45hrs(PC); C

ANA 499 Research Project                                                          6 Credits

A simple research project will be carried out by the students in their areas of interest under supervision by an Academic Staff approval by the Head of Department.

ANA 401   Introduction to Archaeology     (Elective)                 3 Credits

N/B: All course outlines are subject to modification by the attending lecturer.