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ANAT2008: Anatomy and Histology of the Vital Signs
2026 unit information
ANAT2008 is designed for students who are studying Human Anatomy and Histology for the first time, as well as those who have been introduced to human anatomy in biological sciences. In laboratory classes using human body donors and human organ tissue, you will gain fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and histology of the vital systems; the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems, along with musculoskeletal anatomy. Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy, is the scientific study of the microscopic structure of organs and tissues in the body. Using microscopes to examine specimens that have been sectioned, stained and mounted on glass slides, students will gain an understanding of the microanatomy of cells, tissues and organs, and learn about the four major tissue types in the body - epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue. Through the hands-on practical classes interwoven with lectures and tutorials, this course teaches the language of anatomy and develops your knowledge and practical skills in human anatomy and histology, preparing you for many applied anatomical settings. The laboratory sessions will require you to work together in teams to engage with the content, building your interpersonal skills, and fostering a professional attitude towards learning and scientific endeavour.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points of 1000 level units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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BIOL1XX8 or MEDS1X01 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. To understand and communicate using anatomical and histological language.
- LO2. To recognise and identify the basic tissue types (epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue) and their organisation into organs and tissues.
- LO3. To identify and relate fundamental structural organisation of neuroanatomical, musculoskeletal and thoracic visceral structures.
- LO4. To relate the 3-dimensional anatomical structure of organs and tissues to their 2-dimensional histological structure.
- LO5. To demonstrate competence in the technical skills required for the study of anatomy and histology.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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