A strong understanding of anatomy and physiology (and associated terminology) is essential for a medical physicist. The aim of this course is to present the theoretical knowledge on the structure of the human body and the basic mechanisms of its function.
• Anatomical nomenclature
• Bones and bone marrow
• Brain and CNS
• Thorax
• Abdomen
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system
• Circulatory system
After completing this material, the student should be able to:
• distinguish between gross anatomical structures (especially on CT images used in treatment planning),
• define the major organ systems and describe the physiological mechanisms for repair, maintenance, and growth
• correlate the anatomical structures and physiological function with the imaging modalities used to view them.
• compare the major levels of organization in living organisms and discuss the significance of homeostasis.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
