HLTS 571 - Anatomy II

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

HLTS - Health Sciences

Description:

This course is designed to focus on the regional anatomy of the human: thoracic cavity and its contents; the heart; lungs; abdominal cavity and its contents; pelvic cavity and its contents; lower extremities; the deep region of the back and vertebral column; and the skin. In addition to gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in the areas of histology and embryology. The course consists of both a lecture and a laboratory component. Lecture sessions will present information pertaining to: basic human histology; embryology; gross anatomy; and the organization and relationships of the various structures found in the above listed regions of the body. A dissection laboratory is a required component to the course. In the dissection laboratory, the student, under the direction of faculty, will dissect and study human cadavers. Efforts will be made to assist the course participants to utilize the information presented in both lecture and laboratory sessions to analyze and solve medically/clinically relevant questions. Prerequisites: HLTS 320/320L, 470/470L or 570/570L or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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