course: Gross Anatomy

The pleura and lungs

Optional Reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Viscera of thoracic cavity section through Clinical box: Pleurae, lungs, and tracheobronchial tree; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., chapter 10. Pleura and pleural sacs Pleura is a serous membrane associated with the lungs. Pleura comes in two varieties: Visceral pleura Visceral pleura invests each […]

The larynx

Optional Reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Viscera of neck: Larynx section through Nerves of larynx.  The larynx is an organ of the respiratory system and the part of the airway situated between the pharynx and trachea. It is located anterior to the lower pharynx and esophagus, between the levels of C-4 to C-6 […]

The oral region and pharynx

Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Oral region section through Sublingual glands; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., Development of tongue section through Development of salivary glands. The oral region The oral region includes the lips, cheeks, oral cavity (mouth), gingivae (gums), teeth, tongue, palate, and oral fauces (the area connecting the […]

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

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

Nose, nasal cavities, and paranasal sinuses

Optional Reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Nose section through Transillumination of sinuses; The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 11th ed., Development of nasal cavities section thorough Postnatal development of paranasal sinuses. The nose The nose is the portion of the respiratory tract above the palate. It consists of two parts: an external nose on […]

Gross Anatomy base material 6

38 Pterygopalatine fossa OPTIONAL READING Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Pterygopalatine fossa section through The bottom line: Pterygopalatine fossa. The pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) is a small, bilateral bony spaceimmediately behind the maxilla. Shaped like an inverted teardrop, it is about the size of a thumbnail. Bony borders Anterior = posterior surface of maxilla. Posterior = […]

Prenatal and postnatal circulation 

Prenatal circulation Oxygenated blood reaches the fetus from the placenta via the umbilical vein (within the umbilical cord). Once in the fetus, the umbilical vein reaches the liver by passing through the falciform ligament. Much of this blood bypasses the liver through the ductus venosus. Oxygenated blood enters the right atrium through the inferior vena […]

Lab 19: Dissection: Pericardium, Heart, and Mediastinum

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

Lab 30: 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 on one side of the neck 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 […]