Course Description:
Normal gross structures of thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum,
upper extremity, and neck are discussed, then dissected on
human cadavers. The development of each organ system is presented
and related to the definitive normal adult structure. Developmental
anomalies and diagnostic anatomy are also discussed.
Educational Objectives:
The student will gain knowledge in the structural organization
of the human body. The objectives will be for the student to
be able to (1) identify the human bone structure, (2) understand
the development and positioning of the thoracic and abdominal
cavities in a cadaver and a living body, (3) understand the
anatomical functions, development, and clinical significance
of bodily organs and cavities, (4) identify the components
of the body wall and important anatomic defects, (5) demonstrate
understanding of the somatic and visceral nervous system, (6)
know the lymphatic pathways and major groups of lymph nodes,
(7) correlate the radiological appearance of thoracic, abdominal,
and pelvic viscera with cadaveric and living anatomy, and (8)
communicate knowledge of anatomy verbally or in writing in
a coherent, logical, and systematic way using correct terminology.
Course Outline:
Lecture topics included: general introduction to gross anatomy,
embryology, and living anatomy; general organization of the
body wall; concept of the body cavity; body wall; formation
of the embryo; germ layers; formation of the body cavity; folding
of the embryo; introduction to dissection; division of the
body cavity; living anatomy of the breast; clinical relevance
of somatic innervation; summary of the development of the body
cavity; anatomy and embryology of the heart; development and
gross anatomy of the interior of the heart; development of
the esophagus, trachea, and the lung; introduction to the lymphatic
system; clinical relevance of the autonomic nervous system;
the periotoneal cavity; development of the gut; foregut, ventral,
and dorsal mesogastrium; rotation of the gut; jejunum, ileum,
cecum, appendix, colon; clinical relevance of the innervation
of thoracic and abdominal viscera; the liver, duodenum, pancreas;
development of posterior abdominal wall organs; lymph drainage
of abdominal and pelvic organs; posterior aspect of anterior
abdominal wall; inguinal region, scrotum, labia, hernias; development
of pelvic organs; gross anatomy of the perineum; development
of external genitalia and urogenital triangle; the urogenital
triangle; anatomy of the pelvic exam; clinical relevance of
pelvic and perineal innovation; thoracic anatomy; and the development
of the aortic arches.
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Course
Expectations:
To
successfully meet the requirements of this course, the student
is expected to attend all lectures, dissection laboratories
and small group sessions. Demonstrate his/her understanding
of human structure and development through in class exercises,
quizzes and examinations.
Resources:
The
online Study Guide
Required
Texts :
- Gray's Anatomy for Students Drake,
Vogl & Mitchell, Elsevier, 2004
- Langman's Medical Embryology,
Sadler, 10th Ed. 2006
- Atlas:
(choose one that you like):
- Grant's Atlas of Anatomy,
Augur & Lee, 11th ed (cited as GA in the online
dissection/study guide), OR
- Atlas of Human Anatomy, Netter,
OR
- Color Atlas of Anatomy, Rohen,
Yokchi, Lutjin-Drecoll
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