BIOL 3705L - Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42022,
Credit hours: 0
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Course Description
Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy is a lecture and laboratory course that provides a detailed overview to the structure of human primates. The lecture utilizes the course textbook and detailed anatomical images from anatomical software. The skeleton and muscle models in the Anatomy Laboratory will allow students to visualize the bones, muscle attachment points, muscle actions, nerve innervations, blood supplies, and positional relationships of animal anatomy. A full three-dimensional understanding of body structure can NOT be accomplished by only examining 2D images.
In general, anatomy concerns the study of bodily structures, providing the knowledge that is essential to understanding body function. In this course, we will concentrate on the study of human gross anatomy, the examination of those body structures that can be grossly observed (seen with the unaided eye). Because anatomy is a visual science, you will be studying numerous figures from your textbook, views from Anatomy software, and detailed laboratory models to help you visualize and integrate body structures. The course will take a regional approach (e.g., lower limb, upper limb, head & neck, thorax-abdomen-pelvis, etc.). Lectures will present material intended as a specific foundation and framework for the laboratory observations. Students are expected to utilize independent study time to thoroughly evaluate each anatomical region.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy: A Regional Guide | Womble, M.D. | 978-1-61740-852-6 |
Course textbook from Van-Griner Publishing: https://store2.van-griner.com/product/introduction-to-human-gross-anatomy-a-regional-guide/
Recommended Materials
1. Introduction to Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory Guide, by Dr. Mark D. Womble.This guide provides instructions for use of A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy software. Kendall Hunt Publishing: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/laboratory-guide-introduction-human-gross-anatomy
2. A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy software http://adameducation.com/online-subscriptions.aspx
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 8/28 | Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 |
Introduction to Anatomy Bones and Fascia of the Lower Limb Bones and Fascia of the Lower Limb Muscles & Movements Muscles & Movements Muscles of the Hip Muscles of the Hip Quiz 1 Muscles of the Thigh |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 9/4 | Chapter 5 Chapter 6 No Class |
Muscles of the Thigh Quiz 2 Muscles of the Leg and Foot |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 9/11 | Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 |
Muscles of the Leg and Foot Introduction to Nervous System Nerves of Lower Limb Blood Vessels of Lower Limb Quiz 3 Blood Vessels of Lower Limb |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 9/18 | Chapter 10 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 |
Joints of the Lower Limb Practical Exam 1 Bones and Muscles of the Axial Skeleton Bones of the Upper Limb |
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| Fri | 9/25 | Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 |
Lecture Exam 1 Bones of the Upper Limb Muscles of the Superficial Back, Shoulder, & Axilla Quiz 4 Muscles of the Arm |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 10/2 | Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 27 |
Muscles of the Forearm Muscles of the Forearm Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand Quiz 5 Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 10/9 | Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 |
Nerves of the Upper Limb Nerves of the Upper Limb Blood Vessels of the Upper Limb Quiz 6 Joints of the Upper Limb |
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| Fri | 10/16 | Chapter 11 Chapter 12 |
Lecture Exam 2 Practical Exam 2 Bones of the Skull The Brain |
Review Textbook Chapter Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 10/23 | Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 |
The Brain Ventricles & Dural Venous Sinuses Meninges and Blood Circulation of the Brain The Spinal Cord Quiz 7 The Spinal Cord Autonomic Nervous System |
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| Fri | 10/30 | Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 18 |
Automomic Nervous System Cranial Nerves and Foramina of the Skull Cranial Nerves and Foramina of the Skull The Neck Quiz 8 The Neck |
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| Fri | 11/6 | Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 No Class |
The Head The Head Extraocular Muscles & Muscles of the Tongue |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 11/13 | Chapter 20 Chapter 31 Chapter 31 |
Quiz 9 Extraocular Muscles & Muscles of the Tongue Practical Exam 3 Lecture Exam 3 The Thorax The Thorax |
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| Fri | 11/20 | Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 No Class |
The Heart The Heart Muscles of the Abdominal and Pelvic Walls Quiz 10 |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 11/27 | Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 No Class |
Organs of Digestion Peritoneum Blood Vessels and Nerves of the Abdominal Cavity Quiz 11 Blood Vessels and Nerves of the Abdominal Cavity |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 12/4 | Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 |
Urinary System Male Reproductive System Female Reproductive System and Blood Vessels of Pelvis Lecture Exam 4 |
Review Textbook Chapter(s) & Previous Lecture Material |
| Fri | 12/11 | Practical Exam 4 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.