Module: Anatomy I

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Anatomy I
Module Code	BIO1041 (ITS: SS110)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module aims to introduce the student to: anatomy terminology, the skeleton and joints of the body, musculoskeletal embryology, joint classification, muscle anatomy and mechanics, functional and surface anatomy of the cervical spine and upper limb, neuroanatomy 1 (nerve, spinal cord) and anatomy of the skull.

Learning Outcomes

1. Employ accurate anatomy terminology
2. Describe joint classifications and divisions of the skeleton
3. Describe the anatomical structure of the skull, including functional and surface anatomy
4. Explain the anatomical structure of the nervous system, the brain and the spinal cord
5. Describe the functional and surface anatomy of the cervical spine
6. Describe the functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle, elbow and forearm, and wrist and hand
7. Outline and detail the muscles of the upper limb
8. Illustrate the pathways by which motor and sensory information passes between the periphery and the brain
9. Describe circulation of the upper limb

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	50	Lecture
Clinical laboratory	22	Clinical practical sessions
Independent Study	178	Independent study and independent tasks
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	11572	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Sinead O'Keeffe	Module Teacher	Enda Whyte

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Multiple choice questions	20%	Week 8
Practical/skills evaluation	Functional and surface anatomy assessment	20%	Week 12
Loop Exam	Comprehensive assessment of the anatomy of the upper limb	60%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Anatomy terminology and planes of motion

Structures of the skeleton

Classification of joints of the skeleton

Connective tissue structures within the human body

Functional and surface anatomy of the skull and cervical spine

Anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system

Functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb

Circulation in the upper limb

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson: 2009, Principles of anatomy and physiology, Wiley ; [2008], Hoboken, N.J., 0470084715
Nigel P. Palastanga, Derek Field, Roger Soames: 0, Anatomy and human movement, 0750688149

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None