Lab 25: Neck: Anterior Triangle of Neck

Download this lab as a PDF Goals Review the bony anatomy of the cervical vertebrae and the hyoid bone. Clean the muscles and landmarks that define the triangles of the neck. Dissect the contents of the anterior triangle focusing on these subtriangles: carotid, muscular, and submental. Study prosected specimens. Osteology of the Neck Cervical Vertebrae […]

Lab 26: Dissection: Posterior Triangle of Neck, Deep Neck, and Root of Neck

Download this lab as a PDF Goals Clean and identify the contents of the posterior triangle of the neck. Perform a deep dissection to examine the sympathetic trunk and prevertebral muscles. Review the bony anatomy of the superior thoracic aperture and identify its contents. Clean and identify the structures in the root of the neck. […]

Large vessel vasculitis

Optional resources American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Rheum2Learn: Musculoskeletal disorders Estimated time: 10–15 min.; case #1 Rheum2Learn 2.0 is a free, case-based online program from the ACR that uses interactive patient cases to build core skills in recognizing and managing rheumatic diseases. Flexible and self-paced, it’s designed for students, residents, and general internists. In this […]

Infectious arthritis

Optional resources Core EM Podcasts: Septic arthritis Estimated time: 20 min. This podcast reviews the essentials of septic arthritis, an orthopedic emergency that requires rapid recognition and treatment to prevent irreversible joint damage and systemic complications. It explains how bacteria reach the joint—most commonly through hematogenous spread—and how the resulting inflammatory cascade can destroy cartilage […]

How to succeed in Surgery: A peer-to-peer guideĀ 

Author Julia Todderud, Class of 2026 Welcome to Surgery! This module was developed in partnership by students and our surgical faculty to best prepare and support your surgical rotations. This includes a compilation of recommendations and tips to optimize your learning and the experience of your team members and patients. Key takeaway: You are a […]