doh1apd anatomy and physiology for dentistry and oral health
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMark Gussy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBOHSB or HZHSDD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsDEN1DSA OR DEN1DSB
Equivalent subjectsDEN1DSA
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Learning resources
Human anatomy and physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMarieb, EN and Hoehn, K
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PublisherPEARSON BENJAMIN CUMMINGS
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Contemporary Orthodontics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorProfitt WR, Fields HW and Sarver DM
Year2012
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PublisherELSEVIER, MOSBY
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Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Head & Neck
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBen Pansky/Thomas R. Gest
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeVolume 3
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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Saliva: Secretion and Functions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorVeerman & Ligtenberg
Year2014
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PublisherKarger (online edition)
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Human anatomy and physiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMarieb
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPEARSON
ISBNN/A
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Textbook of head and neck anatomy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHiatt, JL & Gartner
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PublisherLIPPENCOTT
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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