A systems-based approach to understanding the major anatomical structures of the human body is essential to understanding human biological functions. This upper-division lecture and lab course will examine the major organ systems independently (muscles, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory etc.) as well as how each system interacts with one another. The course will focus on gross anatomy (macroscopic; visible to the naked eye) via lectures, models, animal dissections and the Anatomage Table. Additionally, we will discuss relevant histological structures (microscopic anatomy) using mounted specimens Virtual Dissecto and virtual histological libraries. The course will also examine relevant applications of anatomical systems to the medical field. This comprehensive introduction to human anatomy and histology is designed for biology majors and/or those on a pre-health track.
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