Noncredit Course
Human Gross Anatomy
Event ID: P10314
Info: Jul 6-Aug 12 • Mon/Wed • 5:30-8:30pm • 12 mtgs • John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kaka`ako Waterfront Campus, 651 Ilalo St • First hour lecture in Biosciences Bldg Room 105 (BSB 105) thereafter in Anatomy Lab (BSB 102) • $300, textbooks optional
With: Kris Kawamoto
This program is for pre-med and medical students, pre-allied health professional students with advanced standing, or anyone with a bachelors degree in a health-related field and in need of a refresher course. (Individual exceptions may be made after discussion with the Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology Department teaching faculty.)
The course offers an overview of the gross anatomy of the entire human body, including all systems and regions. Students examine the vascular, muscular, and neurological systems on human cadaver prosections. Additional resources are provided for study of osteology and radiologic anatomy. Class meetings include a functional anatomy and surface anatomy overview, with one hour of lecture highlighting the region of study before each laboratory session. A program certificate is awarded to students with attendance of 80% or better and scores of 65% or higher on an examination administered at the final class meeting.
TOPICS, by class session:
1st session: Introduction, Basic Concepts, Anterior thoracic wall, & Lungs
2nd session: Mediastinum, heart, posterior thoracic wall
3rd session: Axilla & flexor compartment of upper extremity
4th session: Back & spinal cord
5th session: Extensor compartment of upper extremity
6th session: Abdomen
7th session: Medial & anterior compartments of lower extremity
8th session: Gluteal region, posterior compartment of lower extremity
9th session: Head & neck
10th session: Cranial contents
11th session: Review
12th session: Exam
For questions not answered here, please contact the instructor at krisrk@hawaii.edu.