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Anatomy of the Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis

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Course Summary

This course is an introduction to the anatomy of the trunk, with a focus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Students will gain an understanding of the structures and functions of the trunk and how they relate to movement and posture.

Key Learning Points

Learn the basic anatomy and functions of the trunk
Understand the relationship between trunk structure and movement/posture
Gain knowledge on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems of the trunk

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $87,930
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $87,930
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $207,380
- India: ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €65,000
- USA: $87,930
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $207,380
- India: ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €65,000
- USA: $70,340
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €24,000

Learning Outcomes

Identify the structures and functions of the trunk
Understand the relationship between trunk anatomy and movement/posture
Apply knowledge of trunk anatomy to practical situations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of anatomy
Interest in movement and posture

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

WARNING: THESE VIDEOS CONTAIN IMAGES OF HUMAN DISSECTION. MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME.

Human structure is important to all of us as it has been for millennia. Artists, teachers, health care providers, scientists and most children try to understand the human form from stick figure drawings to electron microscopy. Learning the form of people is of great interest to us – physicians, nurses, physician assistants, emergency medical services personnel and many, many others. Learning anatomy classically involved dissection of the deceased whether directly in the laboratory or from texts, drawings, photographs or videos. There are many wonderful resources for the study of anatomy. Developing an understanding of the human form requires significant work and a wide range of resources. In this course, we have attempted to present succinct videos of human anatomy. Some will find these images to be disturbing and these images carry a need to respect the individual who decided to donate their remains to benefit our teaching and learning. All of the dissections depicted in the following videos are from individuals who gave their remains to be used in the advancement of medical education and research after death to the Yale School of Medicine. The sequence of videos is divided into classic anatomic sections. Each video has a set of learning objectives and a brief quiz at the end. Following each section there is another quiz covering the entire section in order for you to test your knowledge. We hope these videos will help you better understand the human form, make time that you may have in the laboratory more worthwhile if you have that opportunity and help you develop an appreciation of the wonderful intricacies of people. ANATOMY OF THE CHEST, ABDOMEN, AND PELVIS WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING. This work was supported in part by the Kaplow Family Fund, Yale School of Medicine. COURSE CURRICULUM: ANATOMY OF THE THORAX, HEART, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS RECOMMENDED TEXT GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, RICHARD L DRAKE, ELSEVIER. ONLINE AND PRINT EDITIONS ADDITIONAL RESOURCE ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY, FRANK H NETTER, ELSEVIER. ONLINE AND PRINT EDITIONS. We would like to thank all of those who have contributed to the creation of this course: Charles C Duncan, MD, Producer & Director, Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics and Surgery (Anatomy), Yale School of Medicine William B Stewart, PhD, Associate Producer, Narration, Anatomist, Chief Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine Shanta E Kapadia, MBBS, Anatomist, Lecturer in Anatomy, Section of Human Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine Linda Honan, PhD, Professor, Yale School of Nursing Harry R Aslanian, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology) Yale School of Medicine Jonathan Puchalski, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary), Yale School of Medicine Michael K. O’Brien, MD, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine Mahan Mathur, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Bio-Medical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine Lei Wang, MLS & Kelly Perry, Technical, Yale Medical Library Anna Nasonova, Artist, Yale School of Architecture Rachel Hill, Artist and Technical, Yale College Philip Lapre, Technical, Section of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine

Outline

Introduction
Introduction to anatomy
Anatomy of the physical exam
Chest surface anatomy
Clinical examination of the chest
Conventional radiography
Computed Tomography (CT)
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
About the course
Meet your instructors
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Introduction to anatomy review

The Lungs
The thorax (Chest wall)
Lungs
Bronchoscopy
Pleuroscopy
Chest wall (Lab)
Chest plate removal (Lab)
Lung removal (Lab)
Right lung dissection (Lab)
Computed Tomography of chest
Chest radiography
Lungs review

Mediastinum and Great Vessels
Mediastinum and great vessels
Superior mediastinum and thoracic outlet (Lab)
Mediastinum (Lab)
Posterior mediastinum and diaphragm (Lab)
Mediastinum review

Anatomy of the Heart
Heart
Cardiac surfaces (Lab)
Coronary arteries (Lab)
Coronal heart
Heart removal (Lab)
Heart internal anatomy (Lab)
Electrical Conduction System of the Heart (Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Clinical examination of the chest
Heart review

Anatomy of the Abdomen
Abdomen
Anatomy of the physical exam (review)
Abdomen surface anatomy
Abdominal exam
McBurney's Incision
Abdominal wall
Abdomen basics
Abdomen review

Abdomen (Mesenteric vessels, retroperitoneum and kidneys)
Right retroperitoneum
Left retroperitoneum
Mesenteric vessels
Mesenteric vessels, retroperitoneum, and kidneys review

Abdomen (Duodenum and pancreas)
Upper endoscopy
Duodenal and polyp removal
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Upper abdomen (lab)
Duodenum and pancreas
Whipple procedure
Normal CT abdomen anatomy
Renal anatomy
Duodenum and pancreas review

Pelvis and Perineum
Pelvis
Perineum
Skeletal pelvis
Bladder drainage devices
Female perineum
Female pelvis
Female cystoscopy
Female sagittal pelvis
Male perineum
Male pelvis
Male cystoscopy
Inguinal ligament and testis
Male sagittal pelvis
New England Journal of Medicine - Pelvic Examination
Female pelvis review
Male pelvis review

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The course content is comprehensive and well-organized

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Great course material
Excellent explanation of concepts
Engaging and interactive lectures
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Some of the quizzes are too difficult
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