Neck Anatomy MED5647
- Academic Session: 2022-23
- School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Available to Erasmus Students: Yes
- Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
Short Description
This course will examine the clinically applied anatomical boundaries of the neck, contents and applied surgical procedures.
Timetable
The course is made up of online lectures, tutorial and practical classes.
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
None
Assessment
50% MCQ and 50% anatomical "spotter" exam
Course Aims
This course aims to explore the clinically applied anatomy of the neck and risks from injectable treatments.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Explain and discuss the clinically applied anatomy of the neck (anatomical boundaries, vessels, glands, nerves, and aerodigestive system.
2. Describe and analyse the clinically applied anatomy of the neck.
3. Critically discuss and analyse the facial aesthetic risks associated with underlying neck anatomy, and related surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.