4 credit hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the clinically relevant aspects of human anatomy via an in-depth examination of anatomical structure and function. Emphasis is placed on anatomical structures and normal variants, spatial relationships among structures, and clinical correlations to pathology and disease presentation. The laboratory component of this course focuses attention on spatial relationships, anatomic variation, and relationship of organ systems. This course correlates with the Foundations in Medical Imaging to complement and deepen the study of gross anatomy. This course will incorporate surface anatomy allowing for the student to observe and palpate anatomical structures that are superficially identifiable through the skin. The knowledge gained in this course will be essential for success in the remainder of the didactic and clinical phases.