ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR DENTISTRY AND ORAL HEALTH
DOH1APD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn how to identify and describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the human body including skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, circulatory and nervous systems with emphasis on vessels associated with the face and mouth. In particular, you will be able to use appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy of the head and neck. This subject also focuses on the general principles of human physiology and connections made with the head/neck and the oral cavity . You will be introduced to the cellular basis of life, cell structure, inclusions, membranes, junctions, cells working as communities, epithelial and connective tissues, nervous and muscular tissues and selected organs - skin, nerves, thyroid, blood vessels, trachea, lung and gut. Principles of anatomy will be introduced and applied to the anatomy of the head and neck relevant for dentistry/oral health science, including the TMJ. You will also gain insight into the critical role saliva plays in the maintenance of oral health.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Mark Gussy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBOHSB or HZHSDD
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: DEN1DSA OR DEN1DSB
Equivalent subjects: DEN1DSA
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Human anatomy and physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Marieb, EN and Hoehn, K
Year: N/A
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Publisher: PEARSON BENJAMIN CUMMINGS
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Contemporary Orthodontics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Profitt WR, Fields HW and Sarver DM
Year: 2012
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Publisher: ELSEVIER, MOSBY
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Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Head & Neck
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Ben Pansky/Thomas R. Gest
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: Volume 3
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Saliva: Secretion and Functions
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Veerman & Ligtenberg
Year: 2014
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Publisher: Karger (online edition)
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Human anatomy and physiology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Marieb
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Publisher: PEARSON
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Textbook of head and neck anatomy
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Hiatt, JL & Gartner
Year: N/A
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Publisher: LIPPENCOTT
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A