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Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It is one of the pillars of biological and medical education. It focuses primarily on the morphology, topography and neurovascular of bodily structures and how this knowledge can be applied clinically.

Understanding human anatomy is central to the skills of performing a physical examination, interpreting medical images, understanding disease and understanding human evolution.

Anatomy at St George’s is taught mainly in the purpose-built Anatomy suite through multiple resources, by experts in the fields of anatomy, medicine, dentistry and education.

The Section of Anatomy is committed to delivering excellent and innovative teaching practices across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Research interests across the department are diverse, and include clincal, radiological and living anatomy, in addition to anatomy and medical education.

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Who we are
Ms Georga Longhurst: Head of Anatomy

Research interests:

· Anatomical and medical pedagogy, especially in relation to inclusivity and technology enhanced learning

· Morphological variations in genital anatomy

Dr Priyanka Daniel: Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences

Research Interests:

· Medical education including areas of blended learning, curriculum designing, assessments and technology enhanced learning.

· Clinical, radiological and living anatomy with special interests in peripheral nerve blocks and anaesthetic procedural techniques.

Dr Rehab Eltarhoni: Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences

Research interests:

· Facial reconstruction/approximation through integration of clinical data and cadaveric materials.

· Applied anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

· Morphological variations in head and neck anatomy.

Mr Andrew Marken: Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences

Research interests:

· Using photogrammetry to capture 3D anatomical images for education and research purposes

· How technology enhanced learning is changing curriculum design and accessibility in anatomy

Nick Renwick: Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences

Research interests:

· Cardiorespiratory requirements of eccentric exercise and its utilisation within exercise intolerant clinical populations.

· Innovative teaching methods within anatomical education.

Elena Patera: Lead demonstrator in Anatomy

Research interests:

· Medical students’ self-directed learning with an understanding of how students study and learn anatomy in their own time and how this impacts their academic performance and perceptions of Anatomy.

· The design of anatomy resources that helps students achieve lower-order and higher-order cognitive skills.

Mustafa Adwan: Anatomy demonstrator

Research Interests:

· Medical education and clinically applied anatomy: Best active and engaging learning strategies for medical students toenhance their future clinical competency and performance in surgical training.

· Anatomical variation in biliary anatomy and its clinical implications.

Victoria Pearce: Anatomy demonstrator

Research Interests:

· Innovative and effective teaching methods within Anatomical Education

Lydia Carline: Anatomy Suite Manager

Research interests:

· Facial Imaging: Craniofacial identification, facial reconstruction and craniofacial superimposition.

· Clinically applied anatomy: Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia – regional nerve blocks.

· Medical Education: Teaching aids for trainee surgeons and students and medical training models.

Jessica Antill: Anatomy Technician

Background: BSc Medical Physiology and Therapeutics

Research interests:

· Morphological variations in facial foramina

Sharon De Cardi Nelson: Anatomy Administrator
What we do
Teaching 

Members of the Anatomy Section are heavily involved in the teaching, assessment and management of modules, years and courses of the MBBS5, MBBS4, Biomedical Science BSc and Physicians Associate MSc. In addition, we deliver anatomical education to students of Health Care Science BSc, Occupational Therapy BSc, Physiotherapy BSc, Therapeutic Radiology BSc and Diagnostic Radiography BSc. 

At St George’s, Anatomy is taught as part of an integrated and spiral curriculum. In addition to lectures, anatomy is taught in the Anatomy Suite through multiple resources, including plastinated, potted and osteological human specimens, in addition to radiographic images. We integrate the world-leading technology in our teaching sessions, including Anatomage Tables and Complete Anatomy, where students use digital 3D models to gain a greater understanding of the relationships of the human body. We also home to a library of plastic models that students can utilise in study periods.

Practical classes are led by academic staff and facilitated by our team of anatomy demonstrators, which is composed of Masters of Anatomical education, in addition to senior (higher level) students from St George’s and core Surgical Trainees from the London Deanery of Surgeons.

Research

Members of the section carry out internationally recognised research in different areas of anatomical sciences which informs our teaching practice. Our varied research interested include anatomical structure and variation, anatomical and medical pedagogy. In addition, to specialised research in anaesthetic techniques, facial reconstruction and exercise biology. The section has close links with the NHS trusts and we often collaborate and provide assistance to clinicians and surgeons who are undertaking research projects or practising surgical techniques.

For specific details of research interests and publications, please see individual staff pages.

Academic Related Activities

Our section is composed of active members of numerous learned societies including the Anatomical Society, British Association of Clinical Anatomists, Institute of Biomedical Science and the Academy of Medical Educators. In addition, members of our section are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority (HEA). 

Our staff members have authored popular anatomical textbooks and are reviewers for various anatomical journals including Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Sciences Education.

In addition to our teaching commitments, we have delivered international courses, training programmes and workshops in many fields including clinical anatomy, forensic anthropology, neurology, psychiatry and neuropathology. 

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