APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

PHYASST 629

Course Description

Gross human anatomy involving complete dissection of the human body. Major topic areas: Thorax; abdomen and pelvis; head and neck; limbs. Focus on anatomical organization of the trunk, head and neck, and limbs. Application of functional anatomical information to clinical practice/problems. Practice in teamwork and teaching.

Prerequisties

Declared in Physician Assistant program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Summer

Grade Point Average

3.67

-5.67% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.69% from Historical

A Rate

58.33%

-31.32% from Historical

Class Size

-17.81% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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