Upper Limb Anatomy: Comprehensive Study
Learn the detailed anatomy of the upper limb, including bones, muscles, joints, innervation, and blood supply, with Penn's award-winning anatomy professor.
Learn the detailed anatomy of the upper limb, including bones, muscles, joints, innervation, and blood supply, with Penn's award-winning anatomy professor.
This comprehensive anatomy course provides an in-depth exploration of upper limb structure and function. Led by Penn's award-winning anatomy professor, Dr. James S. White, the course offers a virtual alternative to traditional cadaver-based learning. Students will master anatomical terminology, examine bone articulations, study muscle actions, and understand nerve and blood supply patterns. The course progresses systematically through the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, covering both structural and functional aspects. This virtual format makes advanced anatomical education accessible to a broader audience beyond medical students.
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What you'll learn
Master fundamental anatomical terminology and concepts
Identify and understand the bones and muscles of the upper limb
Analyze the actions and functions of each upper limb muscle
Comprehend the patterns of innervation and blood supply
Understand joint structure and movement mechanics
Examine the complex anatomy of the hand and wrist
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of upper limb anatomy, starting with fundamental anatomical terminology and progressing through detailed study of bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. The curriculum covers shoulder mechanics, elbow function, wrist movements, and hand anatomy. Special attention is given to clinical relevance and functional applications. The course structure allows students to build a strong foundation in basic concepts before advancing to more complex anatomical relationships.
The Language of Anatomy
Module 1
Innervation and Blood Supply of the Upper Limb
Module 2
The Scapula
Module 3
The Glenohumeral Joint
Module 4
The Elbow and Wrist
Module 5
The Hand
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructor
Expert Anatomist and Distinguished Medical Educator
James S. White is an accomplished medical educator who serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. His academic foundation combines a B.A. in History from Lynchburg College with a Ph.D. in Anatomy from The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University. Throughout his career spanning more than two decades, White has specialized in teaching Human Gross Anatomy, Cell and Tissue Biology, and Neuroanatomy to first-year medical students. His scholarly contributions include authoring two influential medical review books: "USMLE Road Map Neuroscience" and "USMLE Road Map Gross Anatomy," which have become essential resources for medical students. He has also co-authored the Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 1 Anatomy Lecture Notes. His exceptional teaching abilities have been recognized with more than 20 teaching awards, including the Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Basic Science Teaching. His membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society further attests to his significant contributions to medical education and his commitment to advancing anatomical sciences.
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