CH1S18 - Clinical Anatomy 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CH1S18
Module Title: Clinical Anatomy
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Chiropractic
Module Leader: Leon Yandle
Module Team: Michael Jordan, Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100241 - chiropractic
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

Provide students with the terminology necessary to understand the study of human anatomy. 

Students develop an understanding of early embryology and developmental differences.  

Students develop a detailed anatomical knowledge of the organ systems of the human body. 

Develop a critical understanding of how the various organ systems inter-relate. 

Explore the clinical aspects of each organ system and introduce concepts of clinical reasoning. 

Develop a basic functional understanding of muscle testing, reflexes, dermatomes, and myotomes. 

Content Summary

This module is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of clinical anatomy. Students will explore the relations between anatomical structures and systems and their clinical importance.  

Students will acquire the needed vocabulary and terminology to allow further study, in-depth of human health. Practical sessions will be devoted to hands-on examination of the anatomical structures. 

In addition, student’s will develop clinical examination skills practical in muscle testing, deep tendon reflexes, dermatomes, myotomes and develop an appreciation of their clinical significance. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical classes and workshops 24
External visits 8
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 64
Formative assessment- scheduled (within Practical Hours) 5
Active/ Simulation based 5
Groupwork 5
Total Hours Selected 215

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of normal human anatomy and the relationship between anatomical structures and systems.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of early embryological development and developmental variants/abnormalities.
LO3 Demonstrate clinical examination skills practical in muscle testing, deep tendon reflexes, dermatomes, myotomes.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 A test of knowledge and understanding by previously seen or unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to 2 hours 120 N/A 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 2 Demonstrate clinical examinational skills, anatomical labelling tasks, short answer questions. 30 N/A 30 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment OSCE 1 Demonstrate clinical examinational skills, anatomical labelling tasks, short answer questions. 30 N/A 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1
OSCE 2
OSCE 1

Reading List

Online Reading List CH1S18: https://unilearn.southwales.ac.uk/ultra/courses/_194261_1/cl/outline

  1. Moore's clinically oriented anatomy - Arthur F. Dalley, A. M. R. Agur, Keith L. Moore, 2023 

  1. Gray's anatomy for students - Richard L. Drake, Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell, 2020, ©2020 

  1. Gray's Anatomy E-Book: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice - Susan Standring, 2020 

  1. Muscles, testing and function: with posture and pain - Florence Peterson Kendall, 2010 

  1. Before we are born: essentials of embryology and birth defects – 2020.