General Anatomy & Lab

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Human gross anatomy is the study of structures in the body visible to the unaided eye. General Anatomy is taught using a regional approach integrating the principles of basic anatomy, organ systems, radiologic/imaging anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, growth & development, and clinically relevant anatomy as it applies to patients. This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course. The General Anatomy course will cover both systemic and regional anatomy of the whole body but will not include the lower extremity (as that is covered in a separate course). Development (embryology/fetology) is incorporated throughout the course and may include the study of congenital malformations. Lectures will include imaging (radiology, CT, MRI, crosssection views, etc.) and will be correlated with the dissections taking place in the Anatomy Laboratory. Tests will involve multiple choice style questions and may include vignette-style items with clinical scenarios. Prerequisites: None