Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A detailed study of human anatomy with emphasis on clinically relevant applications in health, injury and disease. Virtual cadaver dissection, comparative laboratory work, and an introduction to medical imaging emphasize the layered, three-dimensional organization of the human body. Participation in all labs is required. BPK major and honours students who have taken BPK 325 must also take BPK 326. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK 326.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Format: In-Person, Synchronous

Lectures: Mon & Wed, 9:30-10:20, C9000

Labs: Mon & Wed, 12:30-2:20 (D101), 2:30-4:20 (D102), 4:30-6:20 (D103), K9618

(Note that the term-specific schedule will be found on Canvas, on the Calendar.)

The course is organized by regional (not systemic) anatomy. Each Unit of the course follows a similar organizational pattern: we study surface anatomy, gross anatomy (at various levels of dissection), and sectional anatomy (via both physical sections and medical imaging). Our study is linked to and assessed via functional and clinical anatomy. We incorporate all systems within each anatomical region; our emphasis in the limbs is musculo-skeletal anatomy, but we also cover fascia, nerves, and vasculature, with an emphasis on neural control of movement and clinical ramifications of nerve injury. Topics covered include:

• Introduction to the study of anatomy: planes, terms of reference, and definitions
• The thoracic cage
• The chest and back
• The upper limb (including detailed study of the brachial plexus and the shoulder)
• The abdominal wall
• The abdominal viscera
• The pelvic girdle and pelvic floor
• The pelvic organs
• The gluteal region
• The lower limb (including study of the hip, knee and ankle)
• The head and neck (including the brain, the face, and the cranial nerves)

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

• Discern and describe tissues and structures within and across anatomical regions and systems, linking structure to function.
• Describe anatomy accurately and accessibly to diverse audiences, including colleagues, clients, patients, and friends and family outside of this course and the university.
• Interpret anatomical sections (physical and digital) to identify structures and describe their relationship to other structures.
• Predict the clinical outcome of injury to specific structures and use clinical symptoms and signs to localize injury.

Grading

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

1. In addition to Canvas, Top Hat registration is required. Top Hat registration costs $30 (plus tax).
   Students will receive an invitation to join the course on Top Hat.

2. We are using a customized anatomy e-book for 326. The textbook is required and can be purchased through Top Hat for $45. We are also using a customized lab manual, which can be purchased through Top Hat for $15.

The total cost per student is $90 (plus tax) and should be paid directly to Top Hat, upon receiving the relevant email invitations (or after the free trial period ends).

REQUIRED READING NOTES: