MDE 8521: Applied Head and Neck Anatomy

Orhan E. Arslan, DVM, PhD

The course will demonstrate and enforce the interface between clinical and foundational science, and reinforce skills of literature review and mechanistic thinking about clinical disorders associated with the head and neck region. Specifically, students will review the anatomy of the head and neck through laboratory dissection. Students will be able to correlate common clinical conditions, imaging studies, and surgical procedures associated with these regions.

Goals and Objectives

The overall goal of this course is to provide a thorough review of human head and neck anatomy from a clinical perspective. Topics covered during this elective will include anterior and posterior triangles of the neck, associate vasculature and nerves, the larynx and pharynx, the face, eye and orbit, the ear, the cranial bfossae, brain and associated vessel, dural sinuses, meninges, and the cranial nerves, Students will be able to enhance their knowledge of topographic anatomy.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their course participation in discussion, dissection and on their written presentation of a chosen and approved research project.

Written presentations must revolve around the clinical applications of the head and neck anatomy. A brief coverage of the salient features of the head and neck that pertain to the selected topic of presentation. Presentation must be original and supported with 5 research papers and not textbook references. Topics on new surgical techniques, complication of certain surgical procedures and anatomical basis of these procedures can be included. PowerPoint presentations must be organized to include: introduction, case history, physical exam, laboratory studies if applicable, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment methodologies. A balance between text and images must be attained. A total of 15 slides is recommended, but not less than 12.

Track

This course is ideal for students interested in residency in Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, and Family Medicine