Applied anatomy

MRCS candidates should:

• Have a sound three-dimensional knowledge of the anatomy relevant to surgical practice
• Possess a good knowledge of surface anatomy and of the anatomy underlying major imaging methods
• Have the ability to name, orientate and describe the bones of the skeleton
• Know the principle attachments, actions and nerve supply of important muscles
• Know the course and distribution of major blood vessels and nerves
• Have basic understanding of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs
• Have sufficient knowledge of applied surgical embryology to allow understanding of common congenital abnormalities

Development, organs, structures, surface and imaging anatomy of

• The skin
• Thorax
  • The heart
  • The thorax
• Abdomen
  • Abdominal wall
  • The gastrointestinal tract
  • The stomach
  • The small intestine
  • The inguinal canal
  • The large bowel
  • Liver and pancreas
  • The upper renal tract
  • The lower renal tract
• Pelvis
• Perineum
• Breast
• Upper limb
  • Arteries of the upper limb
  • Joints of the upper limb
  • Muscles of the upper limb
  • Bones of the upper limb
• Lower limb
  • Lower limb general
  • Nerves of lower limb
  • Arteries of the lower limb
  • Veins of the lower limb
  • Joints of the lower limb
  • Muscles of the lower limb
• Head and neck
  • Head and neck
  • Arteries of the head and neck
  • The thyroid gland
  • Salivary glands
• Spine
• Nervous system
  • The pituitary gland
  • Brachial plexus

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