UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in The orbit and the eyeball Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Organization of receptors of special sensation Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Organization of the eyeball and its adnexa Virtual Dr. Mwachaka
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the eye and the ear Virtual Dr. Ongeti
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm The orbit, eye and the visual pathways Virtual Dr. Gikenye
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Neck fasciae, posterior neck and sub occipital Virtual Dr. Kaisha
27th February – 3rdMarch

triangles

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
WEEK 19

Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 19 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Name the bones that form the various walls of the bony orbit
2. List the contents of the bony orbit and state the role of each
3. State the various fascial components that support the eyeball
4. Describe the innervation and actions of the extraocular muscles
5. Describe the movements of the eyeball and indicate the muscles responsible for each movement
6. Outline the visual pathway and highlight various visual defects that may occur due to focal lesions along this pathway
7. State the extra-geniculate projections of the optic tract and state the role of each
8. Describe the pathway related to the direct and consensual pupillary light reflexes, and highlight on the differentials of various abnormal
reflexes
9. State the origin, functional components, course, distribution and effects of lesion of the III, IV and VI cranial nerves
10. Outline the course and distribution of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, and describe its associated pathways
11. State the components of the lacrimal apparatus
12. Describe the pathway of general sensory and secretomotor innervation to the lacrimal gland
13. Name the tunics of the eyeball and state the components of each, structural adaptations and role of each component
14. Describe the embryonic origin, development and congenital anomalies of the retina
15. Highlight the congenital anomalies of the eye and the ear, and state the embryological mechanisms of each

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Posterior neck triangles & suboccipital Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* triangle
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Organization of the eyeball and its adnexa Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Introduction to the endocrine system, and Virtual
organization of endocrine glands of the Head Dr. Olabu
and Neck regions
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the face, palate and tongue Virtual Dr. Butt
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Posterior neck triangles & suboccipital Virtual Dr. Kigera
triangle
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Overview of the anterior neck triangles Virtual Dr. Gikenye
6th – 10thMarch
WEEK 20

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group BWednesday shift:Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group BThursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 20 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Describe the fascial organization of the neck
2. Outline the divisions of the neck into various triangles
3. State the location and contents of the suprahyoid and infrahyoid neck spaces
4. State the boundaries and contents of the posterior neck triangles and the clinical significance of each
5. State the formation, course, communications and clinical relevance of the external jugular vein
6. Review the parts, course and clinical relevance of the brachial plexus
7. State the origin, course, branches and clinical relevance of the subclavian arterial system
8. State the attachments, innervation, action, relations and clinical relevance of the sternocleidomastoid and anterior scalene muscles
9. State the location, relations, parts, development, subparts, blood supply, functional cell types, secretions and effects of secretions of the
pituitary gland
10. Name the functional cell types, secretions and effects of secretions of the thyroid gland
11. State the location, cell types and secretions of pineal and parathyroid glands.
12. Describe the development and congenital anomalies of the: (a) primary palate; (b) secondary palate; (c) tongue
13. Describe the cleft deformities of the face and state the embryological basis of each

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Anterior neck triangles &root of the neck Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Introduction to the endocrine system, and Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* organization of endocrine glands of the Head
and Neck regions
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Organization of the endocrine glands of the Virtual Dr. Olabu
Abdomen & Pelvis
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the endocrine glands of the Virtual Dr. Olabu
Head & Neck region
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Anterior neck triangles &the root of the neck Virtual Dr. Ndung’u
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Temporal, infratemporal and submandibular Virtual Dr. Butt
regions
13th – 17thMarch
WEEK 21

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 21 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Describe the fascial organization of the neck
2. Outline the divisions of the neck into various triangles
3. State the location and contents of the suprahyoid and infrahyoid neck spaces
4. Describe the levels of organization of cervical lymph nodes
5. Describe the formation, location, distribution and clinical relevance of the ansa cervicalis
6. Describe the anatomy of the carotid arterial system. Add notes of the branches and distribution of the external carotid artery
7. State the origin, course, surface landmarks, relations, communications and clinical relevance of the internal jugular vein
8. State the boundaries and contents of the anterior neck triangles and the clinical significance of each
9. State the parts, relations, arterial and venous blood supply of the thyroid gland
10. Review the formation, course, parts and clinical relevance of the cervical sympathetic chain
11. State the origin, functional components, course, branches and distribution of the IX, X and XI cranial nerves
12. State the boundaries, contents and clinical relevance of the vertebral triangle and thoracic outlet
13. State the location, parts, subparts, functional cell types, secretions and effects of secretions of the adrenal gland
14. State the location, cell types and secretions and effects of secretions of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans
15. State the endocrine components of the testis and the ovary, and indicate the secretions of each
16. Describe the development and congenital anomalies of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and parathyroid gland

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Temporal, infratemporal and submandibular Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* regions
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Organization of the endocrine glands of the Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* Abdomen & Pelvis
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Tagged Histology Practical 1 Virtual Dr.
Ongeti/Cheruiyot
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Tagged Embryology Practical 1 Virtual Prof. Obimbo/Dr.
Wambua
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – Temporal, infratemporal and submandibular Virtual Dr. Butt
12:30pm regions
20th – 24thMarch

Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Oral cavity, nasal cavity and the paranasal Virtual Dr. Kamau
air sinuses
WEEK 22

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 22 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Describe the boundaries, contents and clinical relevance of the temporal fossa
2. State the boundaries and contents of the infratemporal fossa
3. State the attachments and actions of the muscles of mastication
4. State the origin, relations, branches and distribution of the maxillary artery
5. State the origin, functional components, branches and distribution of the mandibular nerve
6. Describe the boundaries, contents and clinical relevance of the submandibular triangle
7. Describe the pathway of secretomotor innervation to the submandibular gland
8. State the origin, course branches and distribution of the lingual artery
9. State the origin, functional components, course and distribution of the XII cranial nerve
10. Describe the boundaries, contents and clinical relevance of the submandibular triangle
11. State the origin, course branches and distribution of the lingual artery

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Midline head and neck part 1: Oral and nasal Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* cavities and their associated structures
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Review of Tagged Histology Practical 1 Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Histological organization of the structures of Virtual Dr. Kamau
the oral cavity and salivary glands
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Tagged Embryology Practical 2 Virtual Dr. Kaisha/ Dr.
Cheruiyot
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Oral cavity, nasal cavity and paranasal air Virtual Dr. Mandela
sinuses
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Pharynx, larynx, trachea & cervical esophagus Virtual Dr. Munguti
27th – 31stMarch

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

WEEK 23

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 23 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. State the origin, functional components, course and distribution of the XII cranial nerve
2. State the origin, course branches and distribution of the lingual artery
3. State attachments and movements of the tongue
4. Outline the somatic motor, visceromotor, general sensory and special sensory innervation of the tongue
5. Describe the lymphatic drainage of the tongue and paranasal sinuses
6. Describe the pathway of taste sensation from the lingual, palatal and epiglottic regions
7. State the relations and blood supply of the palatine tonsils
8. State the various openings into the meati of the nasal cavity
9. Outline the origin, functional components, branches, distribution and pathways related to the maxillary nerve
10. Outline the branches of the 3rd part of the maxillary artery
11. State the components and neurovascular supply to the lateral nasal walls
12. State the components and neurovascular supply to the nasal septum
13. State the unique features of the lingual mucosa
14. Describe the characteristics of the masticatory epithelium
15. Name the various papilla systems of the tongue
16. Name the major salivary glands and state the location of each
17. Describe the histological features of the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Midline head & neck part 2: Pharynx, larynx, Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* trachea & cervical esophagus
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Histological organization of the structures of Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* the oral cavity and salivary glands
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Pharynx, larynx, trachea & cervical esophagus Virtual Dr. Mandela

Next week’s Practical Preview Thursday 10:00 – Chest wall, central airways, lungs and pleura Virtual Dr. Odula
11:00am
Dr.Ongeti/Dr.
3rd – 6th April

Wambua
WEEK 24

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 24 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Name the parts of the pharynx
2. Outline the features of the walls of the nasopharynx
3. Name the layers of the pharyngeal wall
4. Describe the organization of the muscles of the pharynx
5. State the relations and blood supply of the palatine tonsils
6. State the components, functions and clinical anatomy of the Waldeyer’s ring
7. State the lymphatic drainage of the pharynx
8. State the component of the laryngeal skeleton and musculature
9. State the extents and parts of the larynx
10. Describe the motor and sensory innervation of the larynx
11. State the extents, relations and neurovascular supply to the cervical esophagus and trachea

EASTER BREAK (7TH APRIL – 14TH APRIL)

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

ANATOMY OF THE THORAX AND CARDIORESPIRATORY SYSTEM (WEEKS 25-28)

Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Chest wall, central airways, lungs and pleura Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Tagged Histology Practical 2 Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Histological organization of the respiratory Virtual Dr. Munguti
system
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development & congenital anomalies of the Virtual Dr. Mwachaka
respiratory system & thoracic diaphragm
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Chest wall, central airways, lungs and pleura Virtual Dr. Gikenye
and mechanisms of ventilation
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm The heart and the mediastinum Virtual Dr. Odula
17th – 21st April
WEEK 25

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 25 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Describe the surface landmarks of the thorax
2. Describe the sensory innervation of the thoracic wall, pinpointing the various dermatomes
3. Outline the skeletal and muscular components of the chest wall
4. Name and identify the primary and secondary muscles of respiration and explain the mechanisms of inspiration
5. Describe the layers, parts, recesses, innervation, blood supply and clinical relevance of the pleura
6. Describe the morphological organization of the lung, and state the differences between the right and left lung
7. Describe the lymphatic drainage of the lungs
8. Study the various impressions on the mediastinal surface of each lung
9. State the origin, course, distribution and clinical relevance of the phrenic nerve
10. State the cell types of the respiratory epithelium and indicate the functions of each
11. Describe the histological organization of the tracheal wall, and outline the proximodistal structural changes in the airways
12. State the components of the thin and the thick respiratory membrane and state the role of each
13. Outline the defense mechanisms of the respiratory system
14. State the embryonic origins of the respiratory system and the thoracic diaphragm
15. Describe the process of foregut septation and explain the related congenital anomalies
16. Outline the stages of foetal lung maturation and state the key event in each stage
17. State and explain the congenital anomalies of the: (a) Central airways; (b) Lungs; (c) Thoracic diaphragm

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in The heart and mediastinum Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Histological organization of the respiratory Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* system
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Histological organization of the cardiovascular Virtual Dr. Ongeti
system
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the Heart and Vascular System Virtual Dr. Awori

Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Foetal circulation & congenital heart Virtual Dr. Olabu
malformations
Revision Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Self Study
24th – 28th April

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

WEEK 26

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 26 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Outline the divisions of the mediastinum
2. List the contents of each division of the mediastinum
3. Name the contents of the thoracic inlet and explain thoracic outlet syndrome
4. Outline the relational anatomy of the aortic arch
5. Describe the formation, relations and clinical relevance of the superior vena cava
6. Describe the origin, course, branches and distribution and clinical anatomy of the phrenic nerve
7. Describe the internal features of the various heart chambers
8. Explain the coronary circulation and state its clinical relevance
9. Describe the extents, parts, relations, blood supply, innervation and clinical anatomy of the trachea
10. Describe the extents, parts, relations, constrictions, blood supply, innervation and clinical anatomy of the esophagus
11. State the origin, course, territory of drainage, termination and clinical relevance of the thoracic duct
12. Name the histological layers of the heart wall
13. Outline the components and the histological features of the cardiac conduction tissue
14. Name the layers of an arterial wall and describe the features and role of each layer
15. Name the histological types of arteries and state the features of each, siting examples
16. Describe the histological types of capillaries and state where each is found
17. Describe the development of the heart including chamber septation
18. Describe the foetal circulation and outline the anatomical changes that occur in the cardiovascular system at birth
19. Outline the shunt and non-shunt congenital heart anomalies

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)

Dates
1st – 5th May

MID-SEMESTER II EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 27

All staff

Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)

Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Tagged Gross Practical 1 Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Histological organization of the cardiovascular Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* system
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Histological organization of the lymphoid Virtual Dr. Butt
organs
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Review of Gross Practical 1 Virtual Dr. Mandela/Dr.
8th – 12th May

Cheruiyot
WEEK 28

Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Anterior abdominal wall, inguinal canal and the Virtual Dr. Odula
supracolic compartment
Revision Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Self Study

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 28 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Site varieties of mucosa associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) and state the histological structure of each
2. Describe the histological structure of a lymph node, spleen, thymus and bone marrow
3. Describe the development of the heart including chamber septation
4. Describe the foetal circulation and outline the anatomical changes that occur in the cardiovascular system at birth
5. Outline the shunt and non-shunt congenital heart anomalies

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMEN& PELVIS (WEEKS 29-33)

Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)

Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, Anterior abdominal wall, inguinal canal and supracolic Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
in shifts* compartment
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, Histological organization of the lymphoid organs Histology All staff, in shifts
in shifts* Lab
Virtual Histology Thursday 8:00 – Microscopic organization of the hollow GIT Virtual Dr. Pulei
Practical 10:00am
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – Development of the digestive system part I: Development of Virtual Dr. Olabu
10:00am the alimentary canal
Gross Anatomy Review Friday 10:30am – Anterior abdominal wall and inguinal canal Virtual Dr. Ndung’u
Lecture 12:30pm
Gross Anatomy Review Friday 2:00pm – Clinical anatomy of the supracolic compartment Virtual Dr. Kaisha
15th – 19th May

Lecture 4:00pm
*Students enter in 4 shifts:
WEEK 29

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 29 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Outline the surface landmarks of the abdomen and organization of the anterolateral abdominal wall
2. Describe the sensory innervation of the abdominal wall, and highlight on important dermatomes
3. Describe the boundaries, contents and clinical relevance of the inguinal canal in light of direct and indirect inguinal hernias
4. Describe the formation and contents of the rectus sheath
5. Outline the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the anterior abdominal wall, and state its clinical relevance
6. Name the parts, reflections, communications and clinical relevance of the peritoneal cavity/cavities
7. Name the boundaries and clinical relevance of the epiploic/omental foramen “of Winslow”
8. State the location, parts, relations, blood supply, lymphatic drainage of the stomach and duodenum
9. Name sites of portocaval anastomoses and indicate the portal and systemic vessels involved in each
10. Describe the location, lobes, relations and blood supply of the liver including the components of the biliary system
11. Describe the position, parts, peritoneal relations, blood supply, lymphatic drainage and microcirculation of the spleen and pancreas
12. Describe the structural organization of the GIT wall and highlight on the regional differences
13. Name the intrinsic glands of the GIT, cell types and state the functions of each
14. Describe the vascular territories of the GIT and relate this with embryonic origin
15. Outline the embryonic origin of the various tissue lines of the GIT
16. State the origin, developmental sequence and related congenital anomalies of the esophagus and stomach
17. Outline the stages of mid-gut development and state congenital anomalies associated with mid-gut development
18. Describe cloacal partitioning and explain the anorectal malformations

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Infracolic compartment Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Microscopic organization of the hollow GIT Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Histological organization of the extrinsic Virtual Dr. Awori
organs of the digestive system
Development of the digestive system part II:
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the extrinsic organs and the Virtual Dr. Olabu
spleen
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – Clinical anatomy of the intestines Virtual Dr. Kaisha
12:30pm
22nd – 26th May

Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm The retroperitoneum, urinary system and the Virtual Dr. Gikenye
posterior abdominal wall
WEEK 30

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 30 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Describe the location, lobes, relations and blood supply of the liver
2. Outline the components of the biliary system
3. Name the boundaries and clinical relevance of the epiploic/omental foramen “of Winslow”
4. Describe the position, parts, peritoneal relations, blood supply and microcirculation of the spleen
5. Outline the parts, relations of each part, blood supply, lymphatic drainage and functions of the pancreas
6. Name the cell types of the liver and state the functions of each
7. Describe the histological lobules of the liver and state the basis of each
8. Describe the histological organization of the pancreas, highlighting on the various pancreatic cells and their roles
9. Describe the histological structure of the gall bladder and state how it is adapted to its functions
10. State the embryonic origin and development of the liver and biliary system
11. Outline the congenital anomalies of the hepatobiliary system
12. Describe the origin, development and congenital anomalies of the pancreas

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 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in The retroperitoneum, urinary system and the Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* posterior abdominal wall
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Histological organization of the extrinsic organs Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* of the digestive system
Public Holiday Public Holiday**
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development and congenital malformations of the Virtual Dr. Odula
urinary system and adrenal gland
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm The retroperitoneum, urinary system and the Virtual Dr. Ndung’u
posterior abdominal wall
End of theme Progress Assessment Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Progress Assessment Test Virtual Dr. Olabu
Test
29thMay – 2nd June

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
WEEK 31

Week 31 Study Objectives and Review Questions:

1. Name the organs in the retro-peritoneum
2. State the formation, course, relations and tributaries of the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta
3. Outline the anterior and posterior relations of the right and the left kidney
4. Describe the fascial coverings, cross-sectional structure and microcirculation of the kidney
5. Outline the segments, anatomical constrictions and blood supply of the ureter
6. Outline the components of the posterior abdominal wall
7. Describe the parts of the thoracic diaphragm
8. Name the apertures through the thoracic diaphragm and indicate the vertebral level and contents of each
9. Describe the innervation and blood supply of the thoracic diaphragm
10. Describe the cross-sectional anatomy of the kidney
11. Define and state the components of the renal capsule, cortex, medulla, pyramid, lobule, papilla and calyces
12. Describe the structure of the nephron
13. State how different segments of the nephron are adapted to their functions
14. Name the components and functions of the juxtaglomerular apparatus
15. Explain the endocrine function of the kidney
16. Describe the histological structure of the ureters
17. Outline the features of the urothelium
18. Describe the histological organization of the bladder wall
19. Outline the embryonic kidneys systems and state the fate of each
20. Describe the embryonic origins, development and congenital anomalies of the definitive kidney
21. Describe cloacal partitioning and development of the urinary bladder and their related malformations

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Dr. Beda Olabu Prof. Moses Obimbo
Class Coordinator Chairman
 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Male pelvic viscera and male perineum Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Microscopic organization of the urinary system Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Microscopic organization of the male Virtual Prof. Obimbo
reproductive system
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Sex determination and development of the Virtual Dr. Olabu
gonads
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Male pelvic viscera and male perineum Virtual Dr. Pulei
Next week’s Practical Preview Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Female pelvic viscera and female perineum Virtual
5th – 9th June

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

WEEK 32

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 32 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Outline the components of the male reproductive system
2. Name the muscles of the male perineum
3. Describe the parts and cross-sectional anatomy of the penis
4. Name the contents of the perineal spaces in males
5. Describe the neurovascular supply of the male perineum
6. Describe the branches, distribution and anastomoses of the internal iliac artery
7. Name the sex glands in males and state the role of each in reproduction
8. Describe the histological organization of the prostate, seminal vesicles and the testis
9. Describe the internal features of the prostatic urethra
10. State the embryonic origin of the reproductive organs
11. Explain how sex is determined during embryonic development
12. Describe the development and congenital anomalies of the testis and the ovary
13. Highlight on theories of gonadal descent during development
14. Name the embryonic genital ducts and state the derivatives of each

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Dr. Beda Olabu Prof. Moses Obimbo
Class Coordinator Chairman
 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Week & Activity type Day &Time Topic Venue Facilitator(s)
Dates
Gross Anatomy Practical Monday – Thursday, in Female pelvic viscera and female perineum Gross Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts*
Histology Lab Practical Monday – Thursday, in Microscopic organization of the male and Histology Lab All staff, in shifts
shifts* female reproductive system
Virtual Histology Practical Thursday 8:00 – 10:00am Microscopic organization of the female Virtual Dr. Pulei
reproductive system
Embryology Lecture Friday 8:00 – 10:00am Development of the internal and external Virtual Dr. Olabu
genitalia
Gross Anatomy Review Lecture Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm Female pelvic viscera and female perineum Virtual Prof. Obimbo
12th – 16th June

Revision Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm Self Study

WEEK 33

*Students enter in 4 shifts:

Group A Monday shift: Monday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group A Tuesday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm;
Group B Wednesday shift: Wednesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Group B Thursday shift: Tuesday 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Week 33 Study Objectives and Review Questions:
1. Outline the components of the female reproductive system
2. Name the contents of the perineal spaces in females
3. Describe the neurovascular supply of the female perineum
4. Describe the parts, relations, normal position and its variations, support mechanisms, blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the uterus
5. Name the parts and contents of the broad ligament
6. Name the parts and function of the Fallopian tube
7. Outline the components of the pelvic diaphragm
8. Describe the branches, distribution and anastomoses of the internal iliac artery
9. Describe the histological organization of the ovary, uterus and fallopian tubes
10. Name the embryonic genital ducts and state the derivatives of each
11. Name the embryonic genital ducts and state the derivatives of each
12. Describe the development and congenital anomalies of male and female internal and external genitalia
13. Explain common congenital anomalies of the reproductive systems

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Dr. Beda Olabu Prof. Moses Obimbo
Class Coordinator Chairman
 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
HUMAN ANATOMY TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR LEVEL I MBChB&BDS 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Week & Day Time Task and group Venue Facilitator(s)

Dates
Monday
19th – 23rdJune

Tuesday
WEEK 34

Wednesday

Thursday
REVISION WEEK
Friday

Week & Day Time Task and group Venue Facilitator(s)

Dates

Monday
26thJune– 7thJuly
WEEKS 35-36

Tuesday

Wednesday END OF YEAR EXAMINATIONS

Thursday

Friday

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Dr. Beda Olabu Prof. Moses Obimbo
Class Coordinator Chairman