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AN5001: APPLIED ANATOMY: UPPER LIMB (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This applied anatomy course is designed for anyone wishing to learn, refresh or enhance their functional and applied anatomy knowledge of ‘upper limb' for their own interest or for academic development. Attendees will include, but are not limited to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, science graduates, and anatomists. The course will begin with a first five-week structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance and support, which includes online interactive discussion board engagement and online video lectures to help student with their preparation for the final summative exams on week 6.


Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by practical and written examination. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain an in depth applied/working knowledge of the structures and functions of the upper limb.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Shahida Shahana

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This applied anatomy course is designed for anyone wishing to learn, refresh or enhance their functional and applied anatomy knowledge of ‘upper limb' for their own interest or for academic development. Attendees will include, but are not limited to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, science graduates, and anatomists. The course will begin with a first five-week structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance and support which includes online interactive discussion board engagement and online video lectures to help student with their preparation for the final summative exams on week 6.


Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by online practical and written examination. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain an in depth applied/working knowledge of the structures and functions of the human upper limb.


 Our online virtual learning resources include commercial interactive 3D digital anatomy (Primal Pictures: Anatomy TV), cadaveric-based full body dissection videos (Acland’s Anatomy) and bespoke anatomy content. Weekly MCQ based online self-assessment system will help student to reflect on their own knowledge gain and also to prepare them for the final summative exams on week 6 .


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Learning Outcomes
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Exam

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Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
Assessment Weeks 16 Feedback Weeks 17,18,19

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Formative Assessment

MCQ (online)

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
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Automated feedback after each formative exams.

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Resit Assessments

Oral Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 17 Feedback Weeks 18

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandAt the end of the course students should be able to : 2. Predict the function of the muscles.
FactualRememberAt the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Identify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves).
ProceduralAnalyseAt the end of the course students should be able to: 3.To compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints.
ReflectionCreateAt the end of the course students should be able to: 4. Critically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberAt the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Identify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves).
ProceduralAnalyseAt the end of the course students should be able to: 3.To compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints.
ReflectionCreateAt the end of the course students should be able to: 4. Critically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.
ConceptualUnderstandAt the end of the course students should be able to : 2. Predict the function of the muscles.

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