Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications. The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource. Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course. You can use the hashtag #FLabdomen to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

• The positions of organs within the abdomen
• Common anatomical terminology relating to organs and their position relative to each other
• The anterior abdominal wall: how ‘abs’ are considered in relation to health and beauty
• The structure of the gastrointestinal tract
• Common gastrointestinal problems and the work done to treat or cure them