ILOs

• Describe the major features and functions of the alimentary system (gross and microscopic)
• Identify major structures (and relate to function) of the alimentary system on gross and microscopic specimens – oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum, appendix, colon, rectum and anus, spleen, pancreas, liver and an overview of gastrointestinal arterial supply and venous drainage, including that of the portal venous system
• Identify major structures of the alimentary system from clinical imagery and be aware of their functions

• Overview
• Components of the GI tract
• Histology of the GI tract
• Pharynx
• Oesophagus
• Layout of the Abdomen
• Stomach
• Small Intestine
• Pancreas
• Liver
• Large Intestine
• Blood supply of the GI tract
• Venous drainage of the GI tract