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Anatomy
Anatomy

Description

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. The study of anatomy can be divided into several separate but strongly related areas:
  • Gross Anatomy deals with the description of form, arrangement and function of the bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, together with their blood and nerve supply.
  • Histology deals with the microscopic structure of tissues and cells.
  • Embryology is concerned with the normal development of the embryo and fetus from conception to birth and with the mechanisms of development and malformations.
  • Neuroanatomy deals with the internal organisation and functions of the brain and spinal cord.
  • Physical or Biological Anthropology deals with human evolution and the relationship between humans and other primates.
In all courses in Anatomy, strong emphasis is given to the functional significance of the structures in health and in disease.

Studying Anatomy at UNSW

The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine at UNSW both offer undergraduate programs which involve the study of anatomy. Related postgraduate study is also available.

Note

Please be advised that Anatomy can also be studied in the Bachelor of Medical Science at Major level. A direct link to this programme is given below.

BSSMA13991

Anatomy can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3821 Science/Medicine Major
Honours		 ANATA13821
ANATAH3821
3831 Science (Medicine) Honours Major ANATA13831
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours		 ANATA13930
ANATAH3930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Honours		 ANATA13931
ANATAH3931
3935 Science/Social Science Major ANATA13935
3951 Science/Optometry Major ANATA13951
3970 Science Major
Minor
Honours		 ANATA13970
ANATA23970
ANATAH3970
3972 Advanced Science Major
Honours		 ANATA13972
ANATAH3972
4075 Science/Education Major ANATA14075
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours		 ANATA14770
ANATAH4770
   

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Anatomy Double can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3821 Science/Medicine Major ANATB13821
   

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Biological Anat Anthropology can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3970 Science Major
Minor		 ANATC13970
ANATC23970
   

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Biological Anthropology can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3970 Science Major ANATB13970
3993 Communication Minor ANATB23993
   

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