Human Structure
Total Contact Hours:
167 hours
Course Director:
Gary Nieder, Ph.D., Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology
Course Description:
This course provides a
comprehensive study of the structure and development of the human body at the
macroscopic level. Students will learn about 10,000 anatomical terms and
structures, the physical relationships among those structures, and how those
structures develop in the embryo. Although this course covers a great deal of
material in a short time, it does provide the student with a solid introduction
to the structures of the human body in preparation for learning more at the
microscopic and functional levels in subsequent courses. For most students, the dissection
component of this course provides them with their first experience with a
donor's body and the opportunity for reflection upon their emerging role as
physicians who respect both the living and the deceased. Working collaboratively with others is
essential, since donor dissection is done in small groups and team-based
learning is used throughout the course.
K=Knowledge and Lifelong Learning
C=Interpersonal and Communication P=Professionalism, Advocacy, and Personal Growth |
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By the conclusion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
K1 Recognize,
name, and describe the function of specific gross anatomical structures in all
of the body regions (head and neck, thorax, abdomen, back, pelvis and perineum,
upper extremity, lower extremity), including:
- Bones
and bony landmarks
- Joints
and associated ligaments
- Muscles
and their attachments
- Nerves
- Vasculature
- Internal
organs of the major systems:
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal
- Respiratory
- Excretory
- Reproductive
- Endocrine systems
- Central nervous system and special senses
K2 Describe
the important three-dimensional relationships among gross anatomical components
in the body
K3 Recognize clinically important surface anatomy
features of the body
K4 Recognize
and name specific anatomical structures in plain x-ray films, CT and MRI
images, and anatomical cross-sections
K5 Identify normal anatomic variations
K6 Apply simple clinical reasoning to recognize
anatomically based disease states
K7 Describe the embryologic development of the human
form, including:
- Gametogensis
and fertilization
- Early
development through formation of the basic body form
- Musculoskeletal
and nervous system development
- Cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, excretory, and reproductive system development
- Head
and neck development, including sense organs
- Placenta
and fetal membranes
K8 Recognize and describe the etiology of selected
developmental defects
C1 Solve complex problems effectively in teams, through
the Team-based learning modules
C2 Work effectively with dissection partners to
complete the required anatomical dissections C3 Teach fellow students in a peer-learning mode in the
dissection lab
C4 Provide constructive feedback to team members
through peer-evaluation in team-based learning P1 Convey professionalism by:
- Arriving
on time and fully prepared to participate in their required dissection sessions
- Supporting
their team in team-based learning through adequate preparation and creation of
a positive, encouraging atmosphere
- Treating
the donors and other anatomical materials in the dissection lab with
appropriate respect and physical care
- Maintaining
confidentiality regarding donors and their medical history
- Exhibiting
ethical behavior in regards to testing in team-based learning sessions and
major examinations
- Treating
fellow students, faculty, teaching assistants, and staff with courtesy and
respect
Learning Activities:
Presentations, dissection labs, reviews, Team-Based Learning, on-line modules.
Syllabi:
Assessment:
Three exams, each with dissection lab practicals; Team-Based Learning. |
