Surgical Anatomy

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Designed to provide accurate information about the structure and function of the human body. Based on regional anatomy with surgical anatomy as the critical component. Introduces chemistry, cells, tissue (different types and functions) and various body systems. Relates anatomy to surgical techniques and an understanding of the disease processes, fluids, shock and the relationship of the processes to the specific types of pathologies according to body systems. Correlates surgical anatomy to surgery of the various body systems. Compares and contrasts normal anatomy to the pathophysiology as it relates to surgical procedures and evaluates diagnostic images as related to surgical anatomy. Lecture: 5 credits (75 contact hours).