Course Description

The Medical Anatomy Laboratory is a study of human anatomy using regional and systemic approaches to examine the relationships and organization of the major structures within the body. There will be extensive use of images of human dissection combined with diagnostic imaging and pathophysiology.

The 4 modules of study available are:

• Module 1: Back, Spinal Cord and Extremities (Musculoskeletal System)
• Module 2: Skull, Face, Neck, Eye & Ear
• Module 3: Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Digestive System
• Module 4: Urinary System and Male & Female Reproductive Systems

Prerequisites

This post-graduate course is designed to meet the needs of those BA and BS graduates that want to pursue a medical career. This course will provide an essential foundation for students that wish to pursue a “change-in-career” to a health profession or have not met the admission requirements of medical school. This advanced medical anatomy course will require a strong science foundation of five (5) full-semester science courses related to biology, the biological sciences, chemistry, and/or physics. It is recommended that students take this laboratory course concurrent with Medical Anatomy (GMS 5605) or after completion of it.

Course Goals

The goals of this online laboratory course are to: (1) provide a strong anatomical foundation about the human body; and (2) assist students in a better understanding of the anatomical organization and relationships in different regions of the body.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this online laboratory course, students will be able to:

1. Understand anatomical terminology;
2. Correlate routine clinical imaging with specific anatomical structures;
3. Identify anatomical structures and understand their organization and relationships within different regions of the human body; and
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate selected medical conditions with alterations in anatomical structures (e.g., fracture, aneurysm).

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