Gross Anatomy

Gross Anatomy quick links The Anatomy thread in the curriculum will provide students with a thorough introduction to the structure, development, and function of the human body. It is organized to encourage active participation in the learning process. Students will gain the ability to recognize normal anatomic structures, appreciate their developmental histories, and understand relationships […]

Lab 21: Dissection: Pleura, lungs, and bronchial tree

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Review the thoracic body wall, including the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and intercostal spaces 2Inspect the pleural sacs and define the pleural cavity, parietal pleura, and visceral pleura 3Remove the lungs and study the external features of the lungs and structures in the lung root. Anterior Thoracic Wall […]

Lab 20: Dissection: Nose, Nasal Cavities, Paranasal Sinuses, Pharynx, and Larynx

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Identify the bones and cartilages of the external nose 2Bisect the head slightly off the midline to expose the nasal cavities and pharynx 3Examine the nasal septum, identify its parts, and describe it neurovascular supply 4Examine the lateral nasal wall and identify the nasal conchae (turbinates) and meatuses […]

Lab 19: Dissection: Pericardium, Heart, and Mediastinum

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Review the parts of the pericardium and spaces of the pericardial cavity. 2Define the boundaries and subdivisions of the mediastinum. 3Clean and review the structures of the superior and posterior mediastinum. 4Review the blood supply and venous drainage of the posterior thoracic wall. 5Clean the epicardium of the […]

Lab 18: Dissection: Posterior Abdominal Wall (PAW) and Kidneys

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Demonstrate the fascias surrounding the kidneys. 2Clean the kidneys and identify features of their external and internal anatomy. 3Identify the ureters and trace them into the pelvis. 4Identify the suprarenal glands and name their parts. 5Identify the parts of the diaphragm. 6Clean and identify the muscles of the […]

Lab 29: Dissection: Posterior Triangle of Neck, Deep Neck, and Root of Neck

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Clean and identify the contents of the posterior triangle of the neck. 2Perform a deep dissection on one side of the neck to examine the sympathetic trunk and prevertebral muscles. 3Review the bony anatomy of the superior thoracic aperture and identify its contents. 4Clean and identify the structures […]

Lab 28: Neck: Anterior Triangle of Neck

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Review the bony anatomy of the cervical vertebrae and the hyoid bone. 2Clean the muscles and landmarks that define the triangles of the neck. 3Dissect the contents of the anterior triangle focusing on these subtriangles: carotid, muscular, and submental. 4Study prosected specimens. Cervical Vertebrae and Hyoid Bone Atlas […]