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Anatomy

Given that in the viva, 5 questions are asked and answered in 10 minutes, we recommend you write your notes in 2 minute viva style answers to the questions below. You will be tested at teaching. This alone though, will not be sufficient to pass as the MCQs can cover different topics. The best approach to the MCQs is to read the text Moore (Clinically Oriented Anatomy) and McMinn (McMinn’s Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy) and practice, practice, practice.

We also recommend the following linked free websites and not so free iphone/ipad apps to test yourself. If you know of better sites or find that these links no longer work, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

X-ray anatomy Bony anatomy Surface anatomy
Cross sectional anatomy (dissection & CT)         iAnatomy app for iphone/ipad ($1.19)            AnatomyLab app for iphone/ipad ($12.99)
Moore's Clinical Anatomy Flash Cards app ($29.99)



 

The Program

 

Week

Topic


Questions (EDUCATORS ONLY) 
  01 Upper Limb I (shoulder girdle, upper arm)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions  No 
  02 Upper Limb II (forearm and wrist)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  03 Upper Limb III (hand)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No
  04 Lower Limb I (hip)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No
  05 Lower Limb II (upper and lower leg)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No
  06 Lower Limb III (foot)
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No
  07 Nervous System
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  08 Head and Neck
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  09 Thorax
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  10 Abdomen
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  11 Pelvis
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No 
  12 Comparative, Tissues and Structures
Viva Questions MCQ Questions No
 

13

Mock Exam

 

Viva Questions

MCQ Questions

 
There will be an emphasis on applied anatomy in both MCQ and viva sections. Candidates are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the upper and lower limbs, with a special emphasis on anatomy important to the practise of emergency medicine. Knowledge of the surface and general anatomy of other regions of the body relevant to the practise of emergency medicine is expected. This includes areas on which procedures are performed or where anatomy is important in the understanding of injury patterns and complications, patterns of disease or which demonstrate important anatomical principles.

Candidates must be familiar with anatomy essential for the interpretation of diagnostic imaging used by emergency physicians. The candidate is expected to be familiar with common x-rays and with cross-sectional anatomy necessary for the interpretation of CT scans. CT scans may be included in the exam and candidates will be expected to show knowledge of gross features and relationships. These will be single slices only, with knowledge appropriate to the practise of emergency medicine. Detailed radiology knowledge is not expected. CT levels are most likely to demonstrate important anatomical levels, eg. level of transpyloric plane, aortic arch. Detailed neuro-anatomy is not expected, but candidates should be able to describe lobes, ventricles and other gross structures. Histology and embryology will not be examined. However, knowledge of clinically relevant paediatric anatomy is expected.

It should be stressed that detailed knowledge of the techniques of clinical procedures is not expected, but that the knowledge of areas in which these procedures are performed are obviously of key importance to emergency physicians.

ACEM Training and Examination Handbook, 2009