ANAT30007 Human Locomotor Systems
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 6 class hours a week
Is ANAT30007 hard?
ANAT30007: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 80%, 6 class hours a week.
What you learn
Anatomy of the back, neck and limbs, how we walk and move, and how artificial joints are designed.
After it you can
- Locate major muscles, joints, nerves and vessels
- Interpret structures in dissected specimens
- Describe normal and injured locomotor anatomy
What you need first
ANAT20006 or BIOM20002
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2024–2026)
- A big jump from second-year anatomy: heavy memorisation of muscle attachments and nerve supply. Revise steadily instead of cramming.
- Weekly hands-on dissections in small groups are a favourite; preparing tables beforehand makes the long sessions more useful.
- MSTs are often seen as manageable, but exams test small details, including clinical points and guest-lecture content.
- Short answers need precise terms; practise labelling and drawing diagrams such as the brachial plexus.
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Quick answers
- When is ANAT30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANAT30007?
- Needs ANAT20006 or BIOM20002.
- Does ANAT30007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is ANAT30007 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: A big jump from second-year anatomy: heavy memorisation of muscle attachments and nerve supply. Revise steadily instead of cramming.
- What do students say about ANAT30007?
- A big jump from second-year anatomy: heavy memorisation of muscle attachments and nerve supply. Revise steadily instead of cramming. Weekly hands-on dissections in small groups are a favourite; preparing tables beforehand makes the long sessions more useful. MSTs are often seen as manageable, but exams test small details, including clinical points and guest-lecture content.
- How many class hours a week does ANAT30007 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take ANAT30007 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ANAT30007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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