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ANA-10007 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

ANA-10007 - Core Anatomy: Introduction to Systems
Coordinator: Luke Welsh Tel: +44 1782 7 33633
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

In this module, you will begin to explore the intricacies of the human body and its anatomical systems through a range of teaching activities, including hands-on practical classes in the state-of-the-art Keele Anatomy and Surgical Training Centre (KASTC), lectures, and seminars. You will learn about each of the major body systems and its associated structures and functions, developing the critical knowledge and skills required to excel in the anatomical sciences and its related disciplines.

Throughout this module you will master the use of core anatomical terminology, gain hands-on experience with using cadaveric specimens to study anatomy, recognise and describe various organs and tissues throughout the body, and integrate anatomy and physiology to explain the dynamic interrelationships between body systems. In the second semester, you will develop your anatomical knowledge further through the exploration of cadaveric dissection.
This module will provide you with the background knowledge, practical experience and ethical understanding that will underpin your further studies in the anatomical sciences.

Aims
This module will provide students on the new Human Anatomy BSC (Hons) programme with a fundamental understanding of the human body and its systems. It will establish students’ ability to recognise anatomical structures, effectively communicate using anatomical terminology, and integrate anatomical and physiological principles. This module also introduces students to the use of cadaveric specimens in anatomical education. Ultimately, this module will serve to develop students’ foundational knowledge of anatomical structures and their functions using a systems approach, in preparation for further in-depth study as they progress through the BSc programme.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Outline the macroscopic (gross) anatomy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, nervous, digestive, integumentary, endocrine, urinary, genital, skeletal and muscular systems.: 1,2
Describe the structure of major organs and tissues within each body system and explain the key physiological principles of how their function(s) contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis.: 2
Describe the organisation of the human body using appropriate anatomical terminology to indicate the typical location of each organ. ​: 2
Identify and label key anatomical features of each major system using cadaveric specimens, models, and diagrams.: 1
Recognise anatomical structures on medical images and interpret changes associated with different imaging modalities.​: 1

Study hours

Lecture/interactive lecture: 15
Tutorial: 15
Practical classes and workshops: 50
Structured engagement with online resources: 20
Guided Independent Hours: 200
- Researching/reading: 25
- Consolidation of lecture material (note taking, practice questions): 25
- Consolidation of practical work: 50
- Preparation of practical work: 50
- Assessments (including preparation): 50

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Laboratory Practicals weighted 50%
Spotter Exam
60-minute practical exam comprising 60 standardised questions distributed across various stations in lab. Students will have 60-seconds to answer a question that relates to a specific anatomical structure that has been pinned (tagged or positioned) onto specimen, model or image and a timer will signal when the students should advance to the next question/station. A formative 30-minute spotter exam will comprise 30 standardised questions each associated with a pinned anatomical specimen, model or image. This will prepare students for the format (e.g. physical layout of how stations can be positioned around the lab, sound and placement of the timer) and practice spending 60-seconds answering each question. Students will have the opportunity to reflect and discuss their result with staff, allowing them to receive feedback and make relevant adjustments.

2: Exam weighted 50%
Written Exam
60-minute, 50-mark written exam comprised of SBAs and SAQs. Students will have access to numerous formative quizzes throughout each semesters' teaching. These will comprise both SBAs and SAQs. Students will also sit a formative written examination and discuss their result with staff, allowing them to receive feedback and make relevant adjustments.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025