Week 1 of human development
The zygote undergoes mitotic divisions About 24 hours after fertilization, the zygote begins to move down the uterine tube toward the uterine cavity while undergoing a series of mitotic cell divisions called cleavage. Each division produces daughter cells called blastomeres. No cell growth occurs during early cleavage, so each mitotic division produces smaller and smaller […]
2. Early embryology: Weeks 1–4
In this chapter Optional Reading Embryology resources Langman’s Medical Embryology, 15th ed., chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6. There are a number of good Internet sites dealing with human embryology, some with animations. We have included a few here: Medical Animations: YouTube channel devoted to embryology animations. Embryology: G’day! Dr. Hill’s site in Australia has […]
1. Introduction to anatomy
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body, from the molecular to the macroscopic, and includes the examination of development and functional significance. It is the structural setting in which function occurs. Philosophy of teaching and learning anatomy Anatomy is much more than knowing “the hip bone is connected to the thigh […]
The Gross Anatomy textbook
Authors David Conley, PhD Katerine Roberge, MS
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 […]