ANATOMY

ANAT 511 – Anatomy I with Lab – 108 hours
This 60-hour lecture and 48-hour gross dissection laboratory course covers the gross, developmental and surface anatomy of the thoracic, abdominal, pelvic and perineal regions.

ANAT 512 – Histology and Fundamental Pathology – 60 hours
This 60-hour lecture/demonstration (50/10) course serves to develop a physiological and anatomical understanding of microscopic tissue structure and its development from the primary germ tissue of the embryonic stage to the primary tissues of the mature stage. The course focuses on the structure, organization and function of various cells and tissues. The course provides an introduction to pathology and the process of disease. The course covers the pathological cellular response in disease and degenerative conditions and also cellular adaptation, neoplasia, immune response and inflammation. This is a foundation course for future physiology and pathology courses.

ANAT 521 – Anatomy II with Lab – 108 hours
This 60-hour lecture and 48-hour gross dissection laboratory course covers the gross and surface anatomy of the head and neck. All anatomical parts of the head and neck (except the brain and spinal cord) are discussed. Prerequisite: Histology and Fundamental Pathology and Anatomy I.

ANAT 531 – Anatomy III with Lab – 108 hours
This 60-hour lecture and 48-hour gross dissection laboratory course covers the osteology, musculature, angiology, innervation, arthrology and surface anatomy of the posterior neck, back and extremities. Prerequisite: Anatomy I, Anatomy II recommended.

ANAT 532 – Neuroanatomy I – 60 hours
This 60-hour lecture course is the first of two anatomy courses on the nerve system. It includes an introduction to the nerve system, followed by the study of neurons and fibers, receptors, meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, myelin, segmental innervation, the autonomic nerve system, and the structural and functional anatomy of the spinal cord. Nuclei and tracts are studied at the gross and microscopic levels. Specific reflexes and the effects of certain lesions are also considered. Prerequisite: Anatomy II.

ANAT 540 – Neuroanatomy II with Lab – 108 hours
This 84-hour lecture and 24-hour laboratory course is the continuation of Neuroanatomy I. It covers the structural and functional anatomy of the brain-stem, the cranial nerves, and the forebrain. As in Neuroanatomy I, nuclei tracts and the effects of lesions are studied at the gross and microscopic levels. The laboratory portion includes the study of microscopic slides, models and brain sections. Prerequisite: Neuroanatomy I.