Department of Human Anatomy The Department of Human Anatomy is one of the fundamental departments in medical colleges, playing a crucial role in building a strong medical foundation for students.

 Department Mission To enhance the scientific and research capabilities of medical students, enabling them to:

  •   Identify pathological cells and distinguish them from normal cells in various body systems. 
  • Accurately diagnose diseases based on tissue and cellular structures.
  •  Conduct medical research with essential laboratory skills. 

Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students should be able to: 

  •  Correctly diagnose certain diseases through histological analysis.
  • Describe tissue layers and their types.
  • Perform microscopic examinations of normal and pathological tissues.
  • Distinguish malignant diseases from benign ones.
  • Acquire basic research skills for medical studies. 

Teaching & Learning Methods The course combines theoretical and practical approaches, including: 

  1. Lectures & Seminars
  2.  Microscopic Slide Reading (Histology & Pathology) 
  3. E-learning platforms & Smartboards 
  4. Video Lectures & PowerPoint Presentations 
  5. Lab Work & Microscopic
  6. Examinations Second-Stage Curriculum (Histology)
  7. First Semester (45 Theoretical Hours + 45 Practical Hours) By the end of the semester, students will understand:
  • Tissue Structure & Classification Cell adhesion,
  • membranes, and
  • surface structures
  • Epithelial tissues & glands
  • Connective tissues (loose, dense, specialized)
  • Blood cells & hematopoietic tissues
  • Modified Connective
  • Tissues Cartilage &
  • Bone formation (ossification)
  • Muscle tissues (skeletal, cardiac, smooth) Integumentary
  • System Skin layers (epidermis, dermis, hypodermis)
  • Skin appendages (hair follicles, sweat glands)
  • Nervous System
  • Neurons & nerve fibers
  • Ganglia, brain, spinal cord, and enteric nerves
  • Cardiovascular & Lymphatic
  • Systems Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries, anastomosis)
  • Lymphatic vessels & lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen)
  • B & T lymphocytes in immune response
  • Examination & Evaluation (Second Stage) 

First Semester Assessment: 

  •  Quizzes & Assignments (during lectures) 
  • E-learning platform exams 
  • Midterm Exam (theoretical + practical slide tests) 
  • Final Exam (theoretical + practical histology slides) 

 Department of Human Anatomy 

 College of Medicine - University of Fallujah (Media & Government Communication Division)