Institute of Anatomy

Anatomy teaching: Compulsory Course of ANATOMY (B83004),
ANATOMICAL DISSECTION 1, 2 (B83005, B82240)
and CLINICAL TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY (B081312), and ELIGIBLE SUBJECT
for Students of GENERAL MEDICINE
in Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Course Head: Prof. Ondrej Nanka, MD, PhD

Head of English-taught courses: Prof. David Sedmera, MD, DSc

Curricular timing: Anatomy (B83004) is taught mainly in the first and second semesters containing following parts: lectures (120 hrs), practical classes (60 hrs), seminars (30 hrs) and two dissection blocks (together 58 hrs). Advanced course of clinically oriented anatomy (B81312) is taught in the beginning of winter semester of the 4th year (36 hrs). Total teaching hrs: 304.

Attendance to practical lessons and dissections is obligatory, attendance to lectures is highly recommended.

Content: Macroscopic anatomy of organs and organ systems, their prenatal development, regional anatomy with respect to functional and clinical applications. Neuroanatomy includes both microscopic and macroscopic structures and functional pathways of the central nervous system. The list of Recommended Textbooks see at this page.

Lectures: 4 hrs per week in each of semesters according to syllabus.

Winter semester: Anatomical terminology, locomotor apparatus including limbs, basic anatomical concept of vessels and nerves, central lymphatic organs, regional anatomy of limbs including their blood supply and innervation, heart, gastrointestinal system including their blood supply and innervation.

Second semester: Respiratory system, urogenital system, endocrine system, central and peripheral nervous system, regional anatomy of the head and neck, sensory organs, skin.

Viewing of the lectures is recommended prior to practicals pertaining to the particular topic!

During the seventh semester (4th year): clinically oriented topographical (regional) anatomy is taught.

Practical classes/seminars: 3 hrs per week in the first and second semesters according to syllabus. The main goal is demonstration of organs, evaluation of students´ knowledge by means of written tests and oral examinations. Clinically relevant seminars are allocated to the students, and presented by the students themselves after a consultation with the teacher.

Attendance is obligatory; first semester is closed by the credit, second semester by the credit and final exam, seventh semester by the credit with mark.

Gross anatomy dissection courses 1, 2 (B83005, B82240): Courses are organized in the afternoon during both semesters according to syllabus and take together 58 hours. Attendance is obligatory; each dissection course is closed by a credit (oral examination, identification and description of dissected structures).

The goal of dissection is to dissect and learn all structures of the body and their topographical relations.

During the courses students take turns in dissecting of different regions of the body.

Anatomic dissection 1 (B83005) is focused on all anatomical limb structures and trunk muscles; Anatomic dissection 2 (B82240) is focused on all anatomical structures of head, neck, thorax, back, abdomen and pelvis.

Knowledge and skills to be acquired: Theoretical and practical knowledge of the macroscopic anatomy of organs, their development and knowledge of topographical relations with emphases on clinical applications, knowledge of nomenclature used to describe the human body.

Eligible subject Clinical Anatomy (B82943) is recommended for students with deeper interest in Anatomy and its clinical applications. For 2026/27, it is on a temporary hold (not offered). Eligible subjects tied to the anatomical dissections (for students after the first year) are listed here.

Requirements for successfully passing the ANATOMY Course (B83004):

1) The study of Anatomic Dissections 1, 2 (B83005, B82240) is concluded by the credits, Anatomy (B83004) is concluded by two credits and final exam.
2) Requirements for receiving the credit: a) Full attendance at the practical classes and seminars as well as at the anatomical dissection courses – applies to both in-person and distance teaching. Any absences must be compensated after agreement with the class teacher as soon as possible (e.g., with another study group, preparing a special seminar, writing an essay, demonstration of written preparation for the final examination followed by oral presentation – the goal is to prove continuous effort and understanding of the topic). If the student is unable to attend (due to severe illness or other serious condition), absences are (per Dean’s order) tolerated for up to 20% of the total mandatory classes. No proof or justification of absence is required. If the absences above this limit are not made up for, it is not possible to obtain the credit (not even through the written semester credit test).; b) Knowledge demonstrated during the seminars and bi-weekly tests, as outlined in the syllabus – will be assessed during the classes orally or by a written test. To pass, it is necessary to reach a minimum of 67% of maximum points obtainable during the semester (details are specified in a separate announcement).; c) If a student does not, by the last week of the semesters, fulfil the criteria to obtain the credit, receives a K (no credit) in the SIS.; d) Credits NOT awarded at the end of the semester (during the last, credit practical class) or at the conclusion of the anatomical dissection course could be obtained based upon a centrally organized written test (Anatomy 1+2) or by oral re-examination (Anatomical dissection 1+2) on two additional (remedial) attempts during the exam session, or during the final day of another dissection course (dissection credit). An absence at the final practical class or the anatomical dissection course must be properly excused and made up for (in advance, if possible).; e) Summary credit test from Anatomy 1 or 2 is in the written format. In case failing the second remedial attempt (i.e., third attempt in total), oral examination based upon randomly selected questions from the respective semester course matter follows immediately after the written test (i.e., on the same day).
3) Prerequisites for the admission to the final exam: two credits from Anatomy, credits from Anatomic Dissections 1 and 2.
4) The final exam is organized during summer examination period. It consists of two parts:: a) practical part: dissection of selected region and demonstration of selected organs including their X-ray, MR and CT pictures; b) theoretical part based on the list of questions.
5) For each examination (credit or exam), the students are always obliged to bring the Student ID or another valid form of identification.
6) If a student fails to appear at the credit test (if registered for it via SIS), marked credit, examination or its part on the date that he/she registered for, without prior apology, the student automatically loses one exam term. The note of apology must be delivered to the secretary of the institute. Then the examinator will consider, in particular, the nature of circumstances that the student gave as reasons for his/her absence.
7) Students with the Individual Study Plan are recommended to discuss the extent and schedule of the subject with the Head of the English Teaching (Prof. Sedmera) at the beginning of particular semester.
8) We would like to ask the students who repeat ANATOMY (B83004) to contact the secretary of the Institute of Anatomy (Veronika Tomaskova, Eng.) for their assignment to the new group for this subject. During registration the institute will try to accommodate student’s wishes, but students have to take into account that the numbers of students in each group also must remain well-balanced.

All actual information is available on:

official board in the lobby of our Department
and
anat.lf1.cuni.cz

Prague, October 2, 2026

Prof. Ondrej Nanka, MD, PhD

Prof. David Sedmera, MD, DSc

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