
Description
This course has two main parts, one for the lower extremity and the other for the upper extremity. We will show how the various systems that supply and organize the limb control its function. There are a set of introductory lectures which will allow more experienced students to refresh their knowledge of the limbs and a guide to those with less experience. These lectures will be followed by detailed dissections of the extremities emphasizing locomotion for the lower extremities and hand positioning and function for the upper extremities.
This course is part 2/4 in the Yale Human Anatomy Specialization.
Course Takeaways
- Describe the organization of the lower extremity covering the bones, movements, muscles, vessels, and nerves.
- Describe the structures of the proximal lower extremity from anterior, femoral triangle, medial, lateral and gluteal perspectives.
- Describe the structures of the distal lower extremity in the posterior thigh, the popliteal region, knee, the compartments of the leg, and foot and ankle.
- Describe the organization of the upper extremity covering the bones, movements, muscles, vessels, and nerves. We will emphasize the importance of movements of the entire limb to place the hand in functional positions.
- Describe the structures of the shoulder from anterior, posterior superior and lateral perspectives with emphasis on scapula, rotator cuff and the unique aspects of the shoulder joint.
- Describe the structures of the brachial plexus from nerve roots to trunks, divisions, cords and branches.
- Describe the structures of the distal upper extremity with a particular emphasis on the structures that comprise the unique facilities of the human hand.
Meet the Instructors
Dr. Duncan graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1968 with a BA degree and received his medical degree from Duke University in 1972. He did his surgical internship from 1971-1972 at Duke and his neurosurgery residency, also at Duke, from 1972-1977. He joined the Yale faculty and the Yale-New Haven Hospital staff in 1977. He received his board certification in Neurosurgical Surgery in 1979. In 1978, he became Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Yale and has progressed through the academic ranks at the university to become Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics in 1994. He spent 1985-1986 in Special Studies at the School of Organization and Management Group. He has established the only dedicated pediatric neurosurgical unit in the state, published over 100 articles, and has been the principal investigator or co-investigator in twenty funded research projects. He was the co-principal investigator for the Indomethacin Projects to prevent intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm infants, which has been adopted in over 75 countries. He has served on the Credentials Committee, Operating Room Work Redesign Committee, By-Laws Review, Risk Management and other hospital committees. He is the program director for the Neurosurgery Residency Program. After running one marathon, Dr. Duncan decided he preferred fly-fishing.
Full biography
Dr. Stewart came to Yale in 1976 after earning a PhD in anatomy from Emory University. He began teaching anatomy in 1978. He teaches gross anatomy and neurobiology to medical, physician associate and nursing students, as well as paramedics. During that time he has taught more than 7,000 students. He is interested in both “hands on” learning in the lab as well as computer based learning. In his spare time, he follows football (Chelsea and Barcelona) and he cooks.
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