Lab 7: Posterior Forearm and Dorsal Hand
Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1 Identify the muscles, nerves, and vessels of the posterior compartment of the forearm. 2Identify the long extensor tendons in the dorsum of the hand. 3Identify the borders and contents of the anatomical snuffbox. 4Identify the extensor expansions (dorsal hoods) of the digits and understand their function. Posterior […]
Lab 6: Carpal Tunnel and Palmar Hand

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Identify the bones associated with the wrist and hand. 2Demonstrate and describe the movements of the thumb. 3Clean and identify the palmar aponeurosis. 4Identify the boundaries and contents of the ulnar canal and carpal tunnel. 5Trace the long flexor tendons from the anterior forearm to the palmar surface […]
Lab 5: Cubital Fossa, Elbow, and Anterior Forearm

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Identify the parts of the distal humerus and proximal radius and ulna associated with the elbow region. 2Identify the borders and contents of the cubital fossa. 3Identify the muscles, nerves, and vessels in the anterior compartment of the forearm. 4Identify and describe bones and ligaments of the elbow […]
Lab 4: Dissection: Axilla, Brachial Plexus, and Arm

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Identify the boundaries and contents of the axilla. 2Learn the architecture of the brachial plexus. 3Identify the muscles, nerves, and vessels of the arm. Axilla Before you dissect, discuss the boundaries of the axilla. Note that it is pyramid-shaped, with its base facing the skin of the axillary […]
Lab 3: Dissection: Shoulder and Pectoral Region

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Study the scapula, clavicle, and proximal humerus and identify their named parts. 2Dissect the breast and identify its features in female cadavers. 3Reflect the skin and superficial fascia from the anterior and lateral thoracic wall. 4Clean and reflect the pectoral muscles and clean the serratus anterior muscle. 5Identify […]
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Lab 2 Introduction: Vertebral Column; Spinal Cord; Spinal Nerves; Back Muscles

Download this lab as a PDF Students: Unlike most lab sessions, which are dissection-based, this session is a “prosection lab.” Assemble in 5 groups, each having ~16 members. There are 5 learning stations situated around the labs. Pick a station to start at. Groups will spend about 25 minutes at each station, rotating around the […]
Lab 2, Station 4: Spinal Nerves

Lab 2 Navigation Introduction Station 1: Vertebral Column 1 Station 2: Vertebral Column 2 Station 3: Spinal Cord Station 4: Spinal Nerves Station 5: Muscles of the Back and Posterior Shoulder Figure 2.13. Draw a cross section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves. (Paste a screen shot of this image into your whiteboard or […]
Lab 2, Station 3: Spinal Cord

Lab 2 Navigation Introduction Station 1: Vertebral Column 1 Station 2: Vertebral Column 2 Station 3: Spinal Cord Station 4: Spinal Nerves Station 5: Muscles of the Back and Posterior Shoulder Complete anatomy: Spinal nerves Identify the following on the spinal cord prosection or isolated spinal cord: •Dorsal and ventral roots—because the cadaver is prone, […]
Lab 2, Station 2: Vertebral Column 2

Lab 2 Navigation Introduction Station 1: Vertebral Column 1 Station 2: Vertebral Column 2 Station 3: Spinal Cord Station 4: Spinal Nerves Station 5: Muscles of the Back and Posterior Shoulder Complete anatomy: Sacrum •Sacrum (5 fused vertebrae) •Promontory •Alae (singular is Ala = “wing”). There are two of these, on either side of the […]