The Gross Anatomy textbook

Authors David Conley, PhD Katerine Roberge, MS Alphabetical list of chapters in the Gross Anatomy textbook Anterior and lateral leg: Ankle joint Anterior and medial compartments of the thigh Anterior/lateral abdominal wall and inguinal region Arm, forearm, and elbow Arm Elbow Forearm Axilla and brachial plexus Cranial nerves Cranial nerves appendix The mainly motor cranial […]

Complete Anatomy

Complete Anatomy is an anatomy program that allows you to search for specific structures and visualize them in three dimensions and how they relate to other structures. The program is customizable to show which structures are present at any given time. There are anatomical instructional videos, as well as quizzes using 3-D structures to test […]

The Dissector

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Lab 22: Dissection: Pelvic Viscera and Pelvic Vessels (Hemisection)

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Understand the general arrangement of pelvic organs in the male and female and identify those organs that can be approached through the pelvic inlet. 2Hemisect the pelvis and remove half with the lower limb 3Identify pelvic organs and their subparts 4Identify muscles in the walls and floor of […]

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 […]