Regional Human Anatomy Lab (317-CN-15)
Instructors
Roberto Lopez-Rosado
Roberto López-Rosado earned a BSc in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in 1993 and a MA in Anatomy in 1997 from the Universidad Central del Caribe, in his native Puerto Rico. He earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from The Sage Colleges, New York, in 2008. In addition to teaching human anatomy for SPS, he teaches gross anatomy and neuroanatomy for Northwestern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics program. His research focuses on study of muscle weakness in the lower extremity of individuals post-stroke and how these changes have an effect on their balance and risk for falls.
Meeting Info
Wieboldt Hall 710: Tues 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Overview of class
This is a lab course utilizing prosections and demonstrations of human cadavers. It is an advanced anatomy course examining the details of human body systems. Topics include: Body wall and cavities, contents and features of the thorax and abdomen (cardiac, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems), pelvis (genito-urinary system), spinal cord and back, innervation and blood supply of the upper and lower limbs, cranial cavities and contents, cranial nerves and blood supply of the head and neck. The majority of the coursework will be done in the cadaver lab, with limited lectures to introduce topics. The lab work will be guided by a lab workbook, handouts and instructor demonstrations. Models, bones (skeletal materials), skulls, and medical images will supplement the cadaver prosections. Lab work will be assessed by the weekly lab assignment, three practical quizzes and a written final exam. A research project will be assigned to allow the student to bridge their knowledge of lab anatomy with more clinical concepts. Students are expected to follow all lab safety guidelines including the cadaver lab dress code; also students should show respect for the cadavers at all times.
Credit for this course is 0.34 units.
Enrollment is in the course limited to 15 total, and is limited to students in School of Professional Studies professional health careers certificate programs.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite: BIOL SCI 313. ONLY students who have completed the prerequisite will be able to register for this course.
Class Materials (Required)
Materials may include the following. Confirm course texts and materials by viewing course Canvas site or University bookstore website, or contacting the instructor.
Moore, Agur an Dalley (2015). Essential Clinical Anatomy, Wolters Kluwer, New York.
Cochard, Goodhartz, Harmath, Major and Mukundian (2012). Netter's Introduction to Imaging, Elsevier, St. Louis.
Agur and Dalley (2016), Grants Atlas of Anatomy, Fourteenth Edition, LWW, Philadelphia.
All texts are available at the Abbott Hall Bookstore, Chicago Campus (710 N. Lake Shore Drive). Earlier editions of the textbook are also acceptable (Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Edition Media Update).
Isolation gowns: Each student is responsible for providing their own isolation gowns. The gowns are disposable and one is needed for each lab visit (9 total for this course). These are available in the Chicago campus bookstore, as well as online (Amazon.com and Moore Medical Supplies). A detailed explanation will be given to the students at the first class meeting.
A valid Northwestern Wildcard will be required for the visits to the Feinberg cadaver lab. For more information on obtaining a Wildcard, please visit the Wildcard Office website: http://www.northwestern.edu/uservices/wildcard/get_a_card/index.html