This course presents the detailed gross anatomy of the head and neck, with emphasis given to the peripheral extensions of the cranial nerves. A brief introduction to the structure of the central nervous system is included, along with highlights of the autonomic nervous system of the head and neck. Cadaver dissection laboratories complement and supplement lecture topics. This course presents the detailed structure and function of the central nervous system. Emphasis is given to neuroanatomic principles and pathways, along with functional correlations, cross-sectional neuroanatomy and the anatomy of special senses.
Laboratory exercises complement and supplement lecture topics.
This course presents an intensive study of cellular organelles and their functions. Topics include the structure of biomembranes, cellular respiration, and the electrophysiology of nerve and muscle cells. This course presents the detailed physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include the cardiac cycle, electrocardiograms, hemodynamics, neural and hormonal control of blood pressure, lymphatics, blood and hemostasis, ventilation and lung volumes, regulation of respiration, and gas diffusion and exchange. This course presents the detailed physiology of the interrelationship between the nervous and hormonal systems and their regulation of body systems and metabolism.