Anatomy & Physiology

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Restricted to students in the Master of Physician Associate Studies program. This course is designed to acquire understanding of normal human clinical anatomy and physiology through an organ systems-based approach. This course will start with a review of histology and an in-depth coverage of the integumentary system. It will additionally examine the normal clinical anatomy and physiology associated with the head and neck to include eyes, ears, nose, and throat. It will progress through the organ systems to include cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, renal, and genitourinary systems. Lectures will be synchronous and include both anatomy and physiology content. Students will use programs that provide the opportunity to explore anatomy in a virtual setting. Experience in the cadaver lab will supplement this course.