Neuroanatomy - Practical PDNT 2120

Course description:

In this course, lecture material will be supplemented with laboratory demonstrations of human brain materials in the anatomy Lab. Students should supplement these demonstration sessions by studying illustrations, schematic diagrams, and computer images to enhance their learning.

Course Aims:

This course will assist students in gaining a practical foundation knowledge regarding the anatomy of the peripheral and central nervous system and understanding of the structural organization of the human central nervous system in sufficient depth to form the basis for further clinical studies of the nervous system.

Course outcomes:

On completion of the course, students will:
  • Have an appreciation of the gross and cellular anatomy of the nervous system.
  • Have an ability to identify and trace functional pathways of motor, sensory and cranial nerves at different levels throughout the nervous system.
  • Identify the origin, course, functions of different cranial nerves.
  • Have an ability to identify and recognize the clinical disorders and diseases in cranial nerves damage.
  • Understand the principles of the spinal cord internal and external features.
  • Have an appreciation of the structures of cerebral hemispheres and the localization of cerebral functions.
  • Understand the principles of developmental, anatomical, morphological and functional classification of cerebellum and cerebellar dysfunction.
  • Identify the location, roots, and branches and describe the function of the parasympathetic ganglia of the head.
  • Identify the location, branches and describe the function of the cervical sympathetic ganglia.