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← Anatomy: (ah-nat'o-me) 1.the science of the structure of the animal body and the relation of its parts; it is largely based on dissection, from which it obtains its name. 2. dissection of an organised body. Histology: (his-tol'o-je) that department of anatomy which deals with the minute structure, composition and function of tissues; called also microscopical anatomy. → (Dorland's Illustrated Medical dictionary, 25th Edition, W.B. Saunders Company, USA, 1974) |
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The Department of Anatomy & Histology, in the School of Medicine at the Flinders University, is responsible for teaching Anatomy, Histology and Embryology. We take a modern and innovative approach to teaching Anatomy and related topics in a functional, medically relevant context. The Department has taken a leading role in the development of Problem Based Learning in the Graduate Entry Medical Program and continues to make significant contributions to its development and implementation.
Our laboratories carry out cross-disciplinary research mainly in Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems, with a strong emphasis on rigorous quantitative approaches.
To support our Teaching and Research into Human Anatomy, the Department - together with the Department of Anatomical Sciences at the University of Adelaide - also participates in a Body Bequeathal Program. This donation program provides incredible advantages to Students and Researchers of both the Medical Schools, and is a much needed and appreciated program, of which the Department of Anatomy and Histology is proud to be involved.
The Departmental Office is located on the 6th floor of the Medical Centre, Building E, Room 121 (across from the Human Physiology Office, south of the Dean's Office and north of Speech Pathology & Audiology).
Anatomy's Laboratories and Teaching Facilities are located in several different areas, with individual Laboratories and Offices predominately located on Level 6, Histology and Museum Facilities on Level 5, and Microscopy Facilities on Level 4.
We consist of over 20 Academic, Research and General staff members and students.
Our Head of Department is Professor Ian Gibbins, who has filled the position since 1991. Prior to Prof Gibbins appointment, Professor John Furness held Anatomy's most prestigious appointment for 6 years, taking over from Professor Andrew Walton Rogers in 1984. Professor Rogers was the Foundation Professor of Human Morphology.
Morphology: (mor-fol'o-je)
the science of the forms of and structure of organised beings.
(Dorland's Illustrated Medical dictionary, 25th Edition,
W.B. Saunders Company, USA, 1974)
The Department of Human Morphology was our previous title, changing a few years ago, to reflect the increasing diversification of the Department, and the need to separate and weight the two very distinctive fields.