Human Osteology module (CA41001)

Can you name and identify all the bones in the human body? In this module, you’ll learn how to do just that and how to tell the difference between human and animal bones, even if they’re broken or just in a photo.
Knowing the skeleton is a key skill for careers in anatomy, archaeology, and biological anthropology. It also plays a big role in medical education, which is a growing area for many graduates.
Each week, you’ll focus on a different part of the skeleton using our large collection of real human remains (over 500 individuals) giving you valuable hands-on experience.

This module builds from CA31005 Gross Anatomy: Osteology.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• expand your knowledge of the skeletal system
• gain hands-on practical experience with skeletal remains
• learn the anatomical features and landmarks which encompass the musculoskeletal system
• develop your presentation skills
• learn to manage your time and learning
• learn to use feedback from practice questions

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• identify and name the features and landmarks of the human skeleton
• recognise parts of skeletons from images and fragments
• identify non-metric characteristics, i.e. differences in bone shapes between people
• create a basic biological profile by applying the methods provided

Assignments / assessment

• quizzes (40%)
• practical spot tests (60%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• practical classes
  • weekly lab classes to develop your knowledge of the skeletal system using our extensive adult skeletal collection
• open lab times for self study
• online video content
  • theory content provided by CAHID staff to allow for initial learning
• online 3D resources
  • 3D resources created by CAHID staff. Basic versions of these are available to the general public in our CAHID sketchfab collection