Human Gross Anatomy
D'Youville College
Department of Math and Natural Sciences
Masters in Anatomy required course
Semester, Year: Fall, Spring, Summer Semesters as needed
Instructors: Drs. Mary Hurley and Megan Gervasi
Level: Graduate
Credits: 6
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 - or - Comparative Anatomy
Course Description: This is a lecture and laboratory course in human gross
anatomy, which uses cadaver dissection and other materials
illustrative oh human anatomy. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy of
skeletal muscles, including their bony attachments, nerve and blood
supply, and functions in movements. Additional dissections involve a
survey of abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic organs, anatomy of the head,
and contents of the cranial cavity.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will know all areas
of the human body in detail, and be confident with that knowledge in
a clinical setting.
Rationale:
Many professional degree programs in the health sciences require a
cadaver dissection course in human gross anatomy as a part of the
curriculum.
Full Course Format:
A.
Format: Lecture will be presented to the students,
followed by cadaver dissection of that region. Students will also be
briefed on the embryology, clinical implications and possible
pathology they may encounter. They will then dissect the region on
the cadaver.
B.
Course requirements: Regular participation, performance of
assigned dissections, and attendance of lecture and practical exams
C.
Assessment of students: Lecture and Practical exams follow each
block of material that cover a region of the body.Penalties will be
given for non-participation in dissection.
Topic Outline:
1. Anatomy of the back and shoulder
2. Anatomy of the upper extremity
3. Anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis
4. Anatomy of the lower extremity
5. Anatomy of the head and neck
Required Texts:
Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy
Grant or Netter Atlas of Anatomy