Orhan E. Arslan, DVM, PhD
Students will review the osseous anatomy of the extremities, characteristics of the synovial joints through the use of assigned, lectures, and dissection guide. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy as it relates to clinical practice, common imaging studies, and surgical procedures.
Goals and Objectives
The overall goal of this course is to provide a thorough review of human osteology and musculoskeletal anatomy from a clinical perspective. The objective is to enable students to recognize the anatomical basis of common clinical musculoskeletal disorders and associated surgical procedures. Specifically, the gross anatomy of the back and limbs will be reviewed, and the clinical relevance will be emphasized.
Teaching faculty
Summer Decker, PhD, and other USF Health faculty
Evaluation
Evaluation of the student’s final oral presentation with respect to
- knowledge of the anatomical basis to clinical practice,
- the incorporation of the topic of basic sciences and
- the references cited
Track
One of the options for Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Pediatrics