SON4010 Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe and explain the major stages of embryology, and the specific embryonic development of the digestive, genitourinary, and central nervous system;

2. 2

   Describe and identify the normal structure and function of the vascular system, and explain common vascular pathologies such as atherosclerosis and deep vein thrombosis and their risk factors and symptoms;

3. 3

   Describe the musculoskeletal system in general, explain the anatomy and relevant pathophysiology of the shoulder and knee in detail, and identify normal anatomy;

4. 4

   Identify regional abdominal anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy, and explain the pathophysiology of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas;

5. 5

   Describe the normal anatomy, physiology and common pathologies of the thyroid and breast, and identify normal anatomy;

6. 6

   Identify regional pelvic anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy, and explain the pathophysiology of the urinary and reproductive systems.