Lab 11 Introduction: Prosection lab: Pelvic Skeleton, Pelvic Cavity, and Pelvic Vessels; Perineum

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 labs until they have visited all […]
Lab 10: Peritoneal Cavity and Overview of GI

Download this lab as a PDF Lab feedback Goals 1Open the anterior abdominal wall and study its internal aspect. 2Examine the peritoneum, peritoneal cavity, mesenteries, omenta, and peritoneal ligaments. 3Locate the subparts of the greater sac. 4Study the lesser omentum and demonstrate the lesser sac. 5Study the organs of the abdominal cavity: liver; gallbladder; stomach; […]
Lab 9: Dissection: Anterior Abdominal Wall (AAW) and Inguinal Region

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Reflect the skin from the anterior and lateral abdominal wall. 2Identify the two layers of the superficial fascia and reflect them. 3Clean and identify the external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles. Cut and reflect the internal and external oblique on one side. 4Identify and open the […]
Lab 8: Dissection: Chest Wall, Overview of Thoracic Cavity

Download this lab as a PDF Goals 1Clean the thoracic body wall to demonstrate the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and intercostal spaces 2Remove the anterior thoracic wall; Inspect the pleural sacs and mediastinum 3Open the pleural sacs and define the pleural cavity, parietal pleura, and visceral pleura 4Remove the right lung 5Strip pleura from right […]
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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