Cross Sectional Anatomy (DMS150) 60 Hours
This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body and the interrelationships of the body’s systems. Emphasis is on the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems
- Identify structures of organ systems.
- Identify functions of organs or organ systems.
- Identify the use of appropriate terminology associated with anatomical structures.
- Identify anatomical structures in cross-section.
- Describe anatomy in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes.
- Reconstruct the three-dimensional relationships of organs and organ systems; the abdominal vascular system; the extracranial cerebrovascular system; the lower extremity vascular systems; and the thyroid.
- Demonstrate the ability to sonographically identify the abdominal vascular system, the abdominal organs, the thyroid, and the peripheral vascular system.
- Recognize body surface landmarks and how they relate to deep anatomy.
- Students will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.