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This session is designed to help you gain a better understanding of surface anatomy relevant to everyday anaesthetic procedures such as central venous access and brachial plexus blockade.

This session describes the surface anatomy, boundaries and superficial/deep structures in the antecubital fossa. It describes the variations in venous and arterial vasculature in the region and clinical importance to the anaesthetist of this fossa.

The patient positioned for surgery is vulnerable to extraneous harm. Knowledge of the common injuries and understanding of the causes of harm enables the anaesthetist to minimize the risks.

This session describes the anatomy of the upper and lower limbs, concentrating on the bones and joints. Particular attention is paid to those bones and joints that are of importance to the anaesthetist.

This session describes the bones of the facial skeleton and skull vault. The important muscles that move the mandible are described. The classification and positions of fracture lines commonly seen following trauma to the face and surgical osteotomy are a

This session covers the anatomy of the sacrum, coccyx and sacral hiatus. It describes the intervertebral discs and spinal ligaments, and the vertebral levels of some of the surface markings of the body. The different types of spina bifida are reviewed.

The session covers the anatomy of the bones of the vertebral column in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions.

Applied anatomy of the orbit and its extraocular contents.

Applied anatomy of the nerve and blood supply of the eye. This session also covers basic optics.

Applied anatomy of the eyeball and its contents. This session describes the main layers of the eye and explains their composition and function. It also looks at some common pathological ocular conditions.