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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SARS 6340 Structural and Developmental Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal/Skin System


4 SCH. This course id designed to familiarize the student with the gross and microscopic structures of the human musculoskeletal/skin system.  Specific areas of the human body studied in the course include:  back, upper limbs, lower limbs, head and neck.  Lecture materials on the gross and histological morphology of human muscles and skin and associated bones, nerves, arteries, veins, ligaments and tendons will be supported by detailed dissections of those structures on human cadavers.  Common clinical issues associated with the musculoskeletal system will be covered. Completion of a mentor-directed project utilizing knowledge of musculoskeletal/skin system and dissection skills acquired in the laboratory is required.  Requires prior approval from course director.
Prerequisite: Completion of SARS 5401.
Offered FALL
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