Lower Extremity Anatomy & Lab

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This course presents in comprehensive detail the gross anatomical foundation of podiatric medicine. A fully integrated lecture and laboratory regional anatomy of the lower limb is presented from structural, functional and clinical viewpoints. Lectures and dissections are closely integrated to encourage the student to develop a three-dimensional visualization of the lower extremity in the basic understanding of the lower limbs as the organ of human gait. Topics that are covered include osteology and soft tissue anatomical relationships and functions, crosssectional anatomy, anatomical imaging and clinical applications. In addition to lectures, video films will be shown on clinical procedures and on dissection of the lower extremity. Anatomical relationships of structures are emphasized, and multiple clinical entities are presented in relation to anatomical structures. Podiatric applications from cases appearing in the teaching clinic are presented by clinical faculty. Prerequisite: PCLP605