What makes an anatomical structure important?

What makes an anatomical structure important?

1. Clinical Relevance in GP setting

   • Procedures
     • Basic e.g. venepuncture, injections
     • Surgical use
     • Advanced procedures
   • Risk of iatrogenic injury
   • Emergency/Urgency
     • Ability to look up anatomy
   • Detecting abnormality
     • Physical exam
       • Neurological exam
     • Decision making and outcomes
       • Diagnosis
         • Diagnostics
           • Diagnostic imaging
     • Relevance to disease and pathology
     • Recognising normality

2. Frequency

   • Commonly used
   • Commonly encountered
     • Common disease or pathology
     • Common pathological site
     • Common surgery or procedure

3. Aids understanding

   • Functional or physiological importance
     • Dysfunction: potential for morbidity if damaged
   • Basics/Body systems

4. Landmarks for palpation or orientation

   • Prominence
   • Proximity to important structure
   • Reference point

5. Communication

   • With clients
     • Human equivalents
   • With colleagues and specialists
     • Not looking stupid

6. Certain contexts

   • Range of veterinary careers
   • Relevance to species
   • Level of experience & specialisation

7. Post-priori experience