PATH 500 - Human Anatomy for Pathologists’ Assistants

8 Cr. Hrs.

In this comprehensive course of human structure and function, students will learn gross anatomy through performance of cadaveric dissection and use of the virtual anatomy platform, Anatomage, as well as other anatomic models. In addition, students will correlate gross anatomic findings with various modes of radiologic imaging including X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Students will gain an understanding of anatomic orientation and planes of sectioning and will systematically study the anatomic features of the skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, nervous, integumentary, lymphatic/lymphoid, endocrine, as well as male and female reproductive systems. Study of human anatomy will be supplemented with a variety of clinical case studies highlighting anatomic abnormalities and disease states. In addition to attendance at lectures and laboratories, students will complete a comprehensive final project detailing an anatomic abnormality including epidemiologic features, clinical presentation, morphogenesis, and treatment.

Grading Basis: Graded Repeatable: No Typical Periods Offered: Fall