Medical Gross Anatomy Learning Resources
The University of Michigan Medical School


Preliminaries

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Announcements Welcome Class of 2012. This summer, we are working on several new projects designed to help you learn gross anatomy. We are developing learning modules for each dissection lab, as well as radiology learning modules for each sequence.

Visit the virtual tour of the Anatomy facilities to become familiar with our area. Review the Introduction to Gross Anatomy to learn how we approach gross anatomy instruction here at the University of Michigan Medical School.

We will have an Introduction to Gross Anatomy on Monday, August 25, at 1pm. Here, we will discuss the emotions and ethics involved in anatomical donation and human dissection, and you will be introduced to your lab partners, with whom you will be working for the succeeding eight months.

Before our first lab session on September 2, please review the web materials for Superficial Back. Also, review the Learning Modules entitled "Anatomical Orientation" and "Introduction to the Nervous System".

List of Sessions A listing of anatomy sessions, linked to learning materials, including: Lab Manual, Review Items, Dissector Answers, Dissection Videos, Anatomical Tables, Clinical Cases, and Practice Questions. Links to pertinent Radiology and Surface Anatomy resources are found within the Lab Manual, as well, and links to relevant QuickTime VR movies, still images, and the Visible Human dataset are found within the Review Items.
Course Information Provides an overall introduction, including the learning philosophy for anatomy, laboratory procedures and guidelines.
Anatomy Tables Anatomy Tables comprise listings of all major body structures, with the essential information for each structure presented in a tabular format.
Animations Short animations and explanatory text for developmental events and other topics.
Atlas Images Labeled images for review. LWW Atlas of Anatomy and Netter Presenter Gallery are available online (password protected).
Clinical Cases Clinical cases are presented for each dissection session.
Dissection Videos Short digital video clips that introduce the dissection for each day.
Faculty Contacts Contact information for the faculty of the Medical Gross Anatomy course.
Lab Groups Get in touch with your classmates or find cadaver medical histories.
Learning Games Enjoy learning for a while. Play "Who Wants to be a Millionaire Doctor" and "Anatomy Jeopardy".
Learning Modules Fundamental anatomical concepts are presented as self-paced learning packages.
Links to Related Sites Internet sites which offer educationally relevant material for anatomical learning are grouped regionally.
Medical Histories The clinical relevance of gross anatomy can be readily observed within medical histories and dissection notes of our cadavers.
Peer Presentations Active learning techniques such as peer teaching are stressed. Please complete a peer presentation evaluation form after each peer presentation and leave it in the folder hanging on the bulletin board in each lab.
Practice Quizzes There are both written and practical quizzes available for review.
QuickTime VR Movies Several QTVR movies of anatomical models are presented. The user can rotate and examine the specimens.
Radiology Images Xrays, MRI and CT images with labels.
Surface Anatomy Learn surface anatomy relevant to physical diagnosis.
Surgical Videos Digital video clips that show some common surgical procedures and some unusal cases.