Surgical Anatomy: Head and Neck

4 Units

This cadaver-based advanced anatomy course is offered to M.S. in Applied Anatomy students and fourth-year medical students. Students will build on their understanding of basic gross, histological, pathologic, and embryonic anatomy of the head and neck. The course will familiarize participants with surgical approaches used to treat pathological conditions of the head and neck including cranial cavity, cranial base, orbit, maxillofacial, oral, otic, pharyngeal, and airway. Students are required to attend and participate in lectures, surgical labs, and discussions in order to successfully complete the course. Prereq: ANAT 411 or Doctor of Medicine (MD) student.