Neck fascia and triangles

Optional reading Moore, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Fascia of neck section through Surface anatomy of cervical regions and triangles of neck. Surface features and landmarks The anterior neck (“neck proper” or cervix): Extends from the inferior border of the mandible superiorly to the clavicles and sternum inferiorly. The posterior neck (nucha or “nape”): Extends […]

Face and parotid gland

Optional reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Head chapter, Face and scalp section through Surface anatomy of face; Parotid and temporal regions, infratemporal fossa, and temporomandibular joint section through Infratemporal fossa. The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 12th ed., Development of salivary glands section through Atresia of the nasolacrimal duct. The face is the anterior part […]

Scalp and cranial cavity

Optional reading Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 9th ed., Head chapter, Internal surface of cranial base section through Posterior cranial fossa; Face and scalp section through Lymphatic drainage of face and scalp; Cranial meninges section through Arachnoid mater and pia mater; Cerebral arterial circle section and Venous drainage of brain section. Scalp The scalp covers the skull and […]

Lab 16: Anterior and Medial Compartments of Thigh; Hip Joint

Download this lab as a PDF Goals Identify the parts of the hip bones, femur, patella, and tibia that are associated with the anterior and medial thigh. Identify the femoral triangle, its boundaries, and contents, including the structures passing through the subinguinal space. Identify the adductor canal and its contents. Identify the muscles, nerves, and […]

Lab 15: Dissection: Pelvic Viscera and Pelvic Vessels (Hemisection)

Download this lab as a PDF Goals Understand the general arrangement of pelvic organs in the male and female and identify those organs that can be approached through the pelvic inlet Identify pelvic organs and their subparts Identify muscles in the walls and floor of the pelvic cavity Clean and identify the internal iliac vessels […]

Lab 14: Pelvic Hemisection

Lab 14 navigation Pelvic Hemisection This page is for the half of the class whare are working in their groups to complete the hemisection in preparation for the next dissection lab.  Before you begin the hemi-section, partner up with another group to review the male and female external genitalia. External Female Genitalia Figure 29. External […]

Lab 14, Station 3: Perineum (Urogenital Triangle)

Lab 14 navigation Station 3: Perineum—Urogenital Triangle Question What are the boundaries of the perineum? What are its triangles called? (See Figure 18.) This station covers the male and female urogenital triangle. The anal triangle has a similar construction in both sexes—it is covered at Station 2. Figure 18. Female perineum showing its triangles. The UG […]

Lab 13: Dissection: Posterior Abdominal Wall (PAW) and Kidneys

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

Temporal and infratemporal regions; temporomandibular joint

Optional reading Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th ed., Temporomandibular joint section through Arthritis of TMJ. Temporal region Figure 1. Attachments of temporal fascia. GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, FIGURE 8.138. Figure 2. GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, FIGURE 8.139. The temporal fossa is the sunken area located on the lateral skull above the zygomatic arch. Boundaries Its […]