NMC Competency Map
Human Anatomy NMC Competencies
The NMC competency framework breaks Human Anatomy into coded learning outcomes, from AN1.1 on anatomical position through the neuroanatomy and clinical correlation codes tested in the professional and PG exams. A competency is a specific, checkable skill, not a loose topic, so each code states exactly what you should be able to do. MedNext tags every anatomy chapter, practice question and cheat sheet to its NMC code, which makes coverage auditable rather than assumed. Gross anatomy carries the heaviest weight, while histology, embryology and neuroanatomy each contribute their own coded outcomes. Studied code by code, a large first-year subject becomes a finite list you can actually finish.
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Human Anatomy NMC Competencies
The NMC competency framework breaks Human Anatomy into coded learning outcomes, from AN1.1 on anatomical position through the neuroanatomy and clinical correlation codes tested in the professional and PG exams. A competency is a specific, checkable skill, not a loose topic, so each code states exactly what you should be able to do. MedNext tags every anatomy chapter, practice question and cheat sheet to its NMC code, which makes coverage auditable rather than assumed. Gross anatomy carries the heaviest weight, while histology, embryology and neuroanatomy each contribute their own coded outcomes. Studied code by code, a large first-year subject becomes a finite list you can actually finish.
The NMC competency framework breaks Human Anatomy into coded learning outcomes, from AN1.1 on anatomical position through the neuroanatomy and clinical correlation codes tested in the professional and PG exams. A competency is a specific, checkable skill, not a loose topic, so each code states exactly what you should be able to do. MedNext tags every anatomy chapter, practice question and cheat sheet to its NMC code, which makes coverage auditable rather than assumed. Gross anatomy carries the heaviest weight, while histology, embryology and neuroanatomy each contribute their own coded outcomes. Studied code by code, a large first-year subject becomes a finite list you can actually finish.
Key competencies, in plain language
A representative selection from the coded curriculum. In MedNext, each competency is mapped to the chapter, revision notes and practice questions that teach it.
- **AN1.1:** Anatomical position, planes, relations and laterality
- **AN2.2:** Classification of bones and joints
- **AN22.3:** Coronary arteries: origin, course and branches
- **AN22.4:** Anatomical basis of ischaemic heart disease
- **AN30.3:** Dural folds and dural venous sinuses
- **AN30.5:** Effect of pituitary tumours on the visual pathway
- **AN44.4:** Inguinal canal: boundaries and contents
- **AN44.5:** Anatomical basis of inguinal hernia
- **AN57.2:** Extent of the spinal cord in child and adult
- **AN57.5:** Anatomical basis of syringomyelia
- **AN65.1:** Types of epithelium under the microscope
- **AN73.2:** Karyotyping: technique and applications
Full curriculum coverage
MedNext maps all 408 Human Anatomy competency codes to structured study content. Open the subject in the app to work through every competency with its linked chapter, revision notes and MCQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NMC competency mapping mean in anatomy?
It means every teachable point has a code, such as AN22.4, that names a specific skill you must be able to demonstrate. Study is measured against those outcomes rather than against a vague topic list.
Is the anatomy code list the same for MBBS and NEET-PG?
Yes. NEET-PG and the future NExT draw from the same NMC competency framework, so competency-mapped anatomy study transfers directly to PG preparation.
Which anatomy competencies carry the most exam weight?
Gross anatomy of the limbs, thorax, abdomen and head and neck dominates viva and OSPE stations, while neuroanatomy often decides the top marks.
Does MedNext cover every anatomy competency?
Every anatomy chapter, MCQ and cheat sheet is mapped to its NMC code, so you can see which competencies are done and which still need work.
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