NWHSU logo
Gross Anatomy I - 13010


 

 
Daniel Wallace, PhD
5.50
120.0
45.0
75.0
An in-depth study of the human skeletal and muscular systems, regional anatomy of the extremities, and an introduction to the nervous system. Laboratory includes human dissection.
Please select from the list on the right.

The Institution-wide learning goals define the common ground that unites the programs within the university. They are purposefully broad so that the various colleges and schools can continue to develop their unique identities through varying ways in which the goals are met.

  1. Effective Communication
    Graduates will demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills in a wide variety of contexts, including collaborative activities.
  2. Self Directed and Lifelong Learning
    Graduates will be aware of the limits of one’s personal knowledge and experience and have an intellectual interest in scholarly and creative endeavors. Graduates will actively set appropriate learning goals, pursue them, and apply the knowledge gained.
  3. Ethical Reasoning
    Graduates will demonstrate a willingness to recognize the values of others while maintaining one’s own integrity, and act ethically and professionally in all endeavors.
  4. Individuals, Communities and Cultures
    Graduates will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and health practices of individuals and communities. Graduates will be able to identify appropriate health related resources.
  5. Service to the Community
    Graduates will understand and value the benefits of service to the community.
  6. Influence of Mind, Body and Spirit on Health
    Graduates will recognize the inter-relationship of the mind, body and spirit and the influence of extrinsic factors on an individual’s health.
  7. Critical Thought and Knowledge Acquisition
    Graduates will acquire, appraise and apply scientific information. Graduates will contextually organize and synthesize relevant information to address an issue or problem.
  8. Competence in one's Discipline
    Graduates will demonstrate competence of appropriate depth and scope for one's discipline.

Course Objectives
Top

A. The student shall be able to perform from the following course objectives in such manner that the cumulative performance total, as measured by written examinations, meets the required numerical grade percentages (see Grading Criteria).

  1. Terminology- The student shall master terminology based upon gross anatomical structures, their forms, and relationships.
  2. For each bone studied the student shall be able to:
    1. identify and give its name
    2. know its articulation(s)
    3. identify and describe any given landmark
    4. define given landmark terminology such as foramen, fossa, sulcus, etc.
    5. identify it as an appendicular or axial bone, also bone numbers as given
    6. describe how it is related to other bones (i.e., lateral, proximal, etc.)
  3. For each muscle studied the student shall be able to give its:
    1. name and identification
    2. origin
    3. insertion
    4. innervation
    5. action
    6. descriptive IEMA paragraph
  4. For each nerve and blood vessel studied the student shall be able to:
    1. identify and give its name
    2. describe its course
    3. give its distribution
    4. describe specific associated data as given
  5. For each ligament studied the student shall be able to:
    1. identify and give its name
    2. give its attachments
    3. describe its function
  6. For each joint studied the student shall be able to:
    1. identify and give its name
    2. classify it as directed
    3. describe possible movement if any as related to its classification
    4. give articulating bones and components involved as directed
  7. For the nervous system the student shall be able to:
    1. define basic terminology
    2. give its basic functions
    3. give basic structural components
    4. describe specific associated data as given
  8. The student shall be able to describe lecture material as presented on arthrology, myology, body movements, etc.

 
Materials
Top
A. Required Text(s):
  • Moore, Clinically Oriented anatomy, 5th ed. OR
  • OR Drake, Gray's Anatomy for Students
  • Netter, Atlas of Human Anatomy, 3rd ed.
  • Seig and Adams, Illustrated Essentials of Musculoskeletal Anatomy, 4th ed.
    B. Recommended Text(s):
  • A.D.A.M. Practice Practical CD (available in the library for use and in the bookstore for purchase)
  • Medical Dictionary
    C. Required Materials for Lab:
  • Dissection Instruments
    • Assignments
    Top
    1. Students will receive written schedules/assignment sheets in class. l
    Attendance
    Top
    1. Attendance, and active participation in the laboratory is required. Attendance will be taken in lab. Ten points are given for participation in dissection and appropriate behavior
    2. Although attendance is not taken in the lectures, it is expected that students will attend class and be prepared to participate.
    Grading Criteria
    Top
    1. In case of illness, the instructor must be notified the day of the exam. When permission is granted, a subjective make-up test will be given.
    2. No individual exams will be given prior to the regularly scheduled exam.
    3. All regrades must be submitted within one week after the graded tests are returned.

     

    Guaranteed grades are as follows:

    A = 90-100%
    B = 80-89%
    C = 70-79%
    D = 60-69%
    F = 59% and below
    Laboratory Privacy Policy
    Top
    • Gross anatomy labs containing cadaver specimens will be locked at all times.
    • Access to labs and cadavers is strictly limited to students registered for approved courses at NWHSU.
    • No photography is allowed in the anatomy labs.
    • Cell phones are strictly prohibited.
    • Access to labs and cadavers is limited to post high school age people only.

    All persons involved in the study, or with knowledge of the study, will keep CONFIDENTIAL all aspects of the study. All students will be counseled on appropriate respect for the cadavers and only involved students and faculty are allowed to use and view the cadavers. Any violation of these regulations will be punishable by immediate suspension and/or criminal prosecution.
    Course Competencies
    Top
    -

    COGNITIVE DOMAIN


    The student will be able to:

    Terminology

    1. Use the descriptive terminology for direction, position, planes, and body regions
    2. Define terms related to the skeleton.

     

    Osteology

    1. Describe the general histology and chemical composition of bone
    2. Discuss the relationship between the structure (above) and function
    3. Classify bones as:
      1. Long, short, flat, or irregular
      2. Endochondral or intramembranous
    4. List the pneumatic bones
    5. Describe the periods of ossification and give examples:
      1. Embryonic
      2. Fetal
      3. Childhood
      4. Adolescence
      5. Adult
    6. Identify all the bones of the body (articulated and disarticulated)
    7. Identify the major landmarks on each bone as listed in Course Competencies for: "The Skeleton," "Axial Skeleton," "Appendicular Skeleton," and "Skull"
    8. Name the landmarks/bones with which each bone articulates

     

    Arthrology

    1. For each of the following categories give the:
      1. Definition
      2. Structure
      3. Examples:
        1. Fibrous joints
          1. syndesmosis
          2. suture
          3. gomphosis
          4. schindylesis
        2. Cartilaginous joints
          1. synchondrosis
          2. symphysis
        3. Synovial joints
    2. Discuss the structure and function of each of the following structures of synovial joints:
      1. Articular cartilage
      2. Meniscus/Articular disc
      3. Labrum
      4. Joint capsule
      5. Ligaments
      6. Synovial membrane
    3. Discuss the neural and vascular supply to synovial joints
    4. Classify synovial joints based on the following and give examples:
      1. Movement
      2. Number of articulating surfaces
      3. Degree of freedom
      4. Shape of articulating surfaces
    5. Discuss the structures and functions of specific synovial joints as described in Course Competencies
    6. Discuss the structure and function of the temperomandibular joint

     

    Myology

    1. Discuss the properties of muscle
    2. Discuss the structure and function of:
      1. Endomysium
      2. Perimysium
      3. Epimysium
    3. Discuss the structure and function of a tendon and its association with the contractile elements
    4. Discuss the structure and function of:
      1. Synovial tendon sheaths
      2. Bursae
      3. Aponeuroses
      4. Retinaculae
      5. Intermuscular septa
    5. Discuss histological basis of muscle attachments
    6. Define: origin and insertion
    7. Define the categories of movers and give examples:
      1. Agonist
        1. prime mover
        2. accessory mover
      2. Antagonist
      3. Synergist
      4. Fixator
    8. Define: "fasiculus"
    9. Define the group of muscles based on the orientation of their fasiculi and give examples:
      1. Parallel
      2. Oblique
      3. Spiral
    10. Discuss the relationships between the:
      1. Length of fasiculi and the range of motion
      2. Cross-sectional area of fasiculi and strength
    11. Discuss leverage as a factor in range of motion and strength
    12. Discuss the basic structure of the spinal cord and spinal nerve
    13. Define: motor unit
    14. Discuss the relationships between the motor unit and:
      1. Fasiculi
      2. Function
      3. Type of muscle fibers innervated
    15. Discuss the structure and function of red and white muscle fibers
    16. Discuss contraction of a gross muscle in terms of speed, strength, and percession
    17. Discuss the components and relationships of the axilla
    18. Give the structures of the inguinal region and discuss their functions as described in Course Competencies
    19. Discuss inguinal hernias as described in Course Competencies
    20. For intrinsic muscles of the hand and foot:
      1. Identify each
      2. Give their innervation
      3. Give their action
    21. Discuss the structure and function of the musculocutaneous cuff
    22. Identify and discuss each muscle in terms of structure, function, innervation, and relationships as described in detail in Course Competencies for: "Skeletal Muscles," "Intrinsic Muscles of the Back," "Muscles of Facial Expression," "Muscles of Mastication and the Temperomandibular Joint," "Lateral Vertebral Muscles," and "Prevertebral Muscles"

     

    Neurology

    1. Describe and identify the basic structures of the central nervous system and give their functions, as detailed in Course Competencies for: "Introduction to Neurology" and "Neurology"
    2. Discuss the relationship between the spinal nerves and vertebral column and vertebral musculature
    3. Discuss the concept of spinal segmentation
    4. Discuss the general structure and function of the autonomic nervous system
    5. Give the functions of the cranial nerves
    6. List the functional components of the typical spinal nerve
    7. Discuss the basic concepts of reflexes
    8. Discuss the basic principles of general somatic afferent pathways from the periphery to the cerebral cortex
    9. Describe the general structure and function of the:
      1. Corticospinal tract
      2. Spinothalamic tract
      3. Fasiculus gracilis
      4. Fasiculus cuneatus
    10. Discuss the peripheral distribution of thoracic spinal nerves
    11. Discuss the concept of a neural plexus
    12. Describe the flow pattern of cerebrospinal fluid and the structures involved in synthesis and absorption
    13. For the following plexuses:
      1. Describe the formation
      2. Give the structures innervated
      3. Discuss relationships to surrounding structures
        1. cervical
        2. brachial
        3. lumbosacral
    14. Predict functional deficits with lesions in the spinal cord or peripheral nerves
    15. As described in the Course Competencies for: "Peripheral Distribution of the Trigeminal Nerve":
      1. List the major branches
      2. Give the structures innervated
      3. Discuss relationships with surrounding structures
        1. cervical
        2. brachial
        3. lumbosacral
    16. Predict functional deficits with lesions in the spinal cord or peripheral nerves
    17. As described in the Course Competencies for: "Peripheral Distribution of the Trigeminal Nerve":
      1. List the major branches
      2. Give the structures innervated
      3. Discuss relationships with surrounding structures


    Conditions:
    --

    PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


    --

    AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


    Demonstrate intrerity, respect and a willingness to learn.
    Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
    Top
    Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
    Week 1

    LAB: Skeleton, Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton

    LECTURE: Course Introduction, Arthrology

    Week 2

    LAB: Appendicular Skeleton, Introduction to Dissection and Skin Removal

    LECTURE: Arthrology, Body Movements

    Week 3

    LAB: Posterior Thigh, Posterior Leg, Gluteal Region

    LECTURE: Written TEST #1; also begin test 2 material: Lower Limb Vessels
    Week 4

    LAB: Gluteal Region, Anterior Thigh, Medial Thigh

    LECTURE: Introduction to Muscles, Muscle Leverage

    Week 5

    LAB: Medial Thigh, Review

    LECTURE: Foot Muscles, Functional Muscle Groups, Etc., Introduction to Nervous System, Major Ligaments of Lower Limb
    Week 6

    LAB: Anterior & Lateral Leg, Knee & Hip Joints, Film on Knee Joint, Abominal mm. & Rectus Sheath

    LECTURE: Inguinal Canal, Rectus Sheath, Begin test 3 material: Upper Limb Vessels
    Week 7

    LAB: Lab Practical Test #1 (Bones, muscles, nerves, vessels, etc. of lower limb); Thorax, Superficial Back & Shoulder

    LECTURE: Written TEST #2; also Upper Limb Vessels
    Week 8

    LAB: Superficial Back and Shoulder, Arm

    LECTURE: Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves, Brachial Plexus & Introduction to Nerve Plexuses, Major Ligaments of Upper Limb

    Week 9

    LAB: Brachial Plexus, Forearm, Joints

    LECTURE: Hand Muscles, Rotator Cuff, Functional Muscle Groups I, Facial Expression Muscles
    Week 10

    LAB: Lab Practical Test #2 (Bones, muscles, nerves, vessels, etc. of upper limb); Deep Back & Neck

    LECTURE: Four Roles of Muscle Action, Functional Muscle Groups II, Cervical & Lumbosacral Plexuses
    Week 11

    LAB: Deep Back & Neck, Anterior & Lateral Neck, Skull

    LECTURE: Written TEST #3; also Reflex Patterns, Sensory, and Motor Tracts
    Week 12

    LAB: Skull, Case Studies I & II

    LECTURE: Autonomic Nervous System
    Week 13

    LAB: Lab Practical Test #3 (Muscles of deep back & neck, skull, etc.

    LECTURE: Written TEST #4; also Muscles of Mastication
    Week 14 Finals
    Week 15 Finals
    Please Note
    This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
    Maintained by Northwestern College of Chiropractic
    Last updated: 13 June, 2006
     

    Copyright ©2006 Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55431, (952) 888-4777.
    Send your questions/comments about the website to Northwestern Health Sciences University Web Coordinator.