Multimodal Human Anatomy

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This course introduces students to the gross anatomical structure of the human body using cadaver prosection and digital 3D technology, including the innovative Microsoft HoloLens. It differs from most traditional anatomy courses (including ANAT 411 ) not only in its use of three-dimensional imaging technologies, but also in its systemic rather than regional approach; the structure of the human body is learned by studying organ systems (e.g., the nervous system, the muscular system) rather than focusing on one region at a time (e.g., the thorax or the lower limb). This approach gives students the "big picture" of how the human body is organized, thereby providing a solid foundation for other courses that deal with the anatomy of the human body in greater detail. Cadaver demonstrations allow students to see anatomical systems in context and apply knowledge learned through virtual technologies. Offered as ANAT 301 and ANAT 401 .