APG 4170 Anatomical Variations
This course focuses on anatomical variations encountered throughout the human body. Anatomical variations are frequently encountered by clinicians and surgeons. Knowledge of human anatomical variations is critical for patient treatment. The understanding of anatomical variations obtained from this course can assist in decreasing the risk of iatrogenic injuries during surgical intervention and improve diagnosis ability and accuracy. The aim of the course is to educate students on the common and uncommon anatomical variations associated with their anatomical area of interest, i.e. neuroanatomy, cardiovascular anatomy, gastrointestinal anatomy, reproductive anatomy, or musculoskeletal anatomy. Students will have different lecturers depending on their anatomical area of interest that will present anatomical variations and how diagnosis is normally obtained. Students will also dissect human cadavers in their anatomical area of interest. Dissection of the region may result in finding of variations covered in the course or at minimum, provide review of the normal anatomy of the region. Anticipated initial course would be offered to up to 20 students during their fourth year. Potential student interest would include surgery, pathology, radiology, orthopedics, and any other students with an interest in anatomical variations.
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