Outline

Overview

This unit of study aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and functional anatomy of the viscera in the human body. The focus is on the organ systems in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis (respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, and autonomic nervous systems) and their functional integration with each other. Through the course practicals and workshops, students will acquire a 3-dimensional understanding of the human body and be able to apply this to cross-sectional, imaging, and clinical anatomy. As an advanced student you will also have the opportunity to engage with your colleagues through teaching, generating new ideas and informally presenting to the cohort. Students will study prosected wet cadaveric specimens, models, bones, and medical images. Relevant clinical and functional anatomy is discussed in lecture and practical sessions and are the focus of special workshop sessions designed to allow students to apply the course content via clinical scenarios. Other workshops are designed to analyze topographical, imaging, and cross-sectional anatomy of the respective regions through the study of MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray medical images. The weekly format is a one hour lecture, two hour wet lab practical and a one hour workshop. This Unit of Study serves as a suitable preparation for Graduate Programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical therapies, Forensic sciences, and other applied para-clinical and clinical fields. Successful completion of this Unit will provide students with a substantial understanding of Human Anatomy to support Post-Graduate careers in the fields of Biomedical Research, Innovation and Development.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	A WAM of 70 and an average mark of 70 or above from 12 credit points from {[ANAT2008 or ANAT2X10 or ANAT2011 or PHSI2X05 or PHSI2X06 or PHSI2X07 or PHSI2X08 or MEDS2001 or MEDS2002 or MEDS2003 or MEDS2004 or MEDS2005 or PSYC2X10 or PSYC2X11 or PSYC2012 or PSYC2013 or PSYC2014 or PSYC2X15 or BIOL2X21 or BIOL2X22 or BIOL2X24 or BIOL2X30 or BIOL2X31]}
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	ANAT3007 or BMED2401 or BMED2402 or BMED2403 or BMED2405 or BMED2406 or BMED2801 or BMED2802 or BMED2803 or BMED2804 or BMED2805 or BMED2806 or BMED2807 or BMED2808
Assumed knowledge ?	ANAT2008 and ANAT2011
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Suzanne Ollerenshaw, suzanne.ollerenshaw@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Kevin Keay, kevin.keay@sydney.edu.au
	Suzanne Ollerenshaw, suzanne.ollerenshaw@sydney.edu.au
	Michelle Gerke-Duncan, michelle.gerke@sydney.edu.au
	Elizabeth Hegedus, elizabeth.hegedus@sydney.edu.au
	Laura Lindsay, laura.lindsay@sydney.edu.au
	Michael Morris, m.morris@sydney.edu.au
	Jennifer Menzies, jennifer.menzies@sydney.edu.au
	Katie Dixon, katie.dixon@sydney.edu.au
	Sarah Croker, sarah.croker@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Claudio Andres Corvalan Diaz, claudio.corvalandiaz@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	William Havellas, william.havellas@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Practical exam ?	Practical Exam spot test - anatomy prosections & image identifications	35%	Formal exam period	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	A1.W3 10x MCQs from a pool of questions online in Canvas quizzes	5%	Week 03 Due date: 16 Mar 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 Mar 2025	10 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	A1.W5 in-person labelling images, anatomical drawing and written task	15%	Week 05 Due date: 27 Mar 2025 at 00:00 Closing date: 27 Mar 2025	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	A2.W10 in-person creative task - art, science, and medicine fusion	20%	Week 10 Due date: 08 May 2025 at 00:00 Closing date: 08 May 2025	1.5 hrs
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	A3.W13 in-person SAQ and EAQ	25%	Week 13 Due date: 29 May 2025 at 13:00 Closing date: 29 May 2025	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= restricted AI ? = early feedback task ?

Assessment summary

A1.W3 - module 1 lecture content assessed by online quiz on MCQs pulled from a bank of questions (10 minutes to complete). No AI permitted.

A1.W5 - module 2 content assessed in person, in class. Will involve labelling images & figures, hand drawing and written task. This will be completed and submitted during the 1.5hrs allocated. No AI use permitted.

A2.W10 - module 2 content assessed in person, in class. Will involve producing a creative piece of work that fuses, art, science and medicine. This will be completed and submitted during the 1.5hrs allocated. Limited AI will be permitted.

A3.W13 - module 3 content assessed in person, on campus. Will be a quiz containig a mix of SAQ and extended answer questions. No AI permitted.

Final Practical Exam - will assess the anatomy practical class content in person, on campus. This will be an anatomy spot test examining and identifying features on human cadaveric prosections and X-ray, CT & MRI images. No AI permitted.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of an exceptional standard
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of a very high standard
Credit	65 - 74	Work of a good standard
Pass	50 - 64	Work of an acceptable standard
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	lecture topic equivalents	Practical (24 hr)
Week 01	overview of ANS control	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	thoracic wall & mediastinum	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	cMRI, ECHO and Doppler imaging of heart and vessels	Workshop (1.5 hr)
	Development of the heart	Lecture (1 hr)
	Heart and great vessels	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	development of the heart	Workshop (1.5 hr)
	museum -fusion of art, science and medicine	Workshop (1 hr)
	Respiratory	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	X-rays - anatomical imaging	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 04	Application of respiratory anatomy	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Ant. & Post abdominal walls	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Upper GIT	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	clinical case - imaging and anatomical pathology	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 07	Lower GIT	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	contrast X-ray clinical imaging	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 09	CT & MRI cross sectional anatomy	Workshop (1.5 hr)
	GIT accessory organs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Urinal system	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Urogenital development	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Female reproductive system	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	ultrasound and pregnancy imaging	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 11	Male reproductive system	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Infertility & IVF	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 12	Anatomical considerations in pregnancy and childbirth	Lecture (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

From Week 1 (February 24), students enrolled in this unit are required to actively engage with all face-to-face and online content as outlined on the Canvas site. This includes the completion of independent learning activities and submission of any formative tasks.

All teaching activities are conducted face-to-face (F2F).

Attendance is compulsory for 80% of Practicals and 80% of Workshops. Students whose attendance falls below 80% (without prior approval from the Unit of Study Coordinator) may receive an Absent Fail (AF) grade.

An Absent Fail (AF) grade will be awarded to students who fail to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard through failure to submit or attend compulsory assessment tasks or to attend classes to the required level.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Rohan, Yokochi and Lutjen-drecoll. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. define the regions and sub regions and their structures within
LO2. describe, identify, draw and tabulate the features of the viscera
LO3. understand the neural and vascular supply to the viscera
LO4. discuss the significance of the anatomy to the physiology
LO5. identify and distinguish the macroscopic structures when viewed with modern imaging techniques
LO6. apply your theoretical and practical knowledge to evaluate clinical and pathological issues
LO7. write and speak clearly, concisely, and grammatically in the language of the subject
LO8. enhance visual-spatial skills and comprehension of function and form

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes to the teaching format to be more engaging Changes to the assessment to be more varied and throughout the semester

Additional information

More information can be found on Canvas.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Site visit guidelines

There are no site visit guidelines for this unit.

Work, health and safety

Practical Classes:

You will need gloves, gown & appropriate footwear (closed shoes covering ENTIRE dorsum of the foot, not sandals, ballet flats or thongs). Correct protective clothing is not only a University requirement, it is also part Work, Health & Safety (WHS) policy. Students who do not have protective clothing will not be allowed into the anatomy tutorial rooms.

The Anatomy Act requires you to WEAR identification when you are in the tutorial rooms. This should be your student card inserted into a clear holder (we supply one holder per students (if you lose a holder you can buy another from the Prosectory cost - $1).

COVID-19, in addition to the above PPE students may choose to wear a mask in the practical classes, workshops and forums.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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ANAT3907: Visceral Anatomy (Advanced)

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links