Integrated presentation of developmental, gross, and radiologic anatomy. Four students are assigned to a cadaver and dissect the entire body. Embryology and radiology are correlated with the dissections. Embryology is covered from implantation to birth. Examines the normal microscopic structure of the basic cells, tissues, and organs of the body.
Lectures emphasize morphology and structure-function relationships.
Accompanying laboratories involve analysis and identification of section material at the light microscopic and ultrastructural levels. Physiology and anatomy of the normal human nervous system in an integrated format. Focus on gross and microscopic brain structure, functional neuroanatomy, and the physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the nervous system. Assist instructor by tutoring medical students in preparation for one of the departmental courses that is a component of the required curriculum for the School of Medicine. UC Davis 1999-2000 Online General Catalog.