Gross Anatomy

Catalog description

Based upon a comprehensive series of regional anatomical dissections, students learn to relate the structure and function of organs and organ systems to their understanding of a wide variety chronic diseases, surgical procedures, and traumatic injuries. The relevance of the distribution and function of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to the composition, components and specific roles of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems will be emphasized with respect to common clinical cases and accompanying complications. The laboratory experiences will be supplemented by short didactic summaries of the anatomy related to the dissection and to its clinical application. Only open to FNP students.