ANAT 809 – Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Urinary Systems

The course examines the histology, cell biology, gross and developmental anatomy of the interrelated Cardiovascular,
Respiratory & Urinary systems. The course consists of lectures; laboratory activities for histology, anatomy and medical
imaging; training in physical examination skills. Graduate students participate in specific lecture and laboratory components of the Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Renal module of the year one medical curriculum with additional laboratory activities unique to the graduate program.

Course Aims and Goals:
Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.
Identify the gross anatomical and microscopic structures of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.
Describe the development of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.
Demonstrate the knowledge of clinical correlations and physical examination skills related to the structure, function and assessment of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.