Anatomy - Know Your Abdomen FutureLearn

Overview

Anatomy - Know Your Abdomen at University of Leeds by FutureLearn  will help you identify the positions of organs within the abdomen and will introduce you to common anatomical terminology.

Key facts:

• You will look at the anterior (front) abdominal wall, exploring how the ‘abs’ are considered in relation to health and beauty. You’ll then move on to look at the composition of the gastrointestinal tract. 

• Focussing on common problems that can occur in this tract, you’ll hear from an abdominal surgeon about the work he does to treat and cure such problems.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

• Identify where the organs of the abdomen are located.

• Identify key anatomical terminology by referring to the glossary.

• Explore the basic features and muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.

• Discuss the diverse range of functions carried out by the anterior abdominal wall musculature.

• Research and discuss how the abdomen is referred to in the media.

• Discuss your learning regarding the basic position and function of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the rectum.