This course contains three interdisciplinary modules that cover the structure, function, and relevant pathology of the peripheral nervous system and the musculoskeletal system. The disciplines of embryology, gross anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology cover the basic structure and function of the nervous system with an emphasis on the peripheral nervous system, as well as the basic principles of musculoskeletal structure and function. Neural topics include the embryological development, histology and structure of the nervous system, physiology of nerve and neuromuscular transmission and peripheral neuromuscular disease. Musculoskeletal topics include histology of muscle and bone, gross anatomy of the upper extremity, physiology of skeletal muscle, and muscle metabolism. In addition, non-neoplastic bone diseases and diseases of muscle and joints are presented.
IBSSD 1513: Neural and Musculoskeletal Systems
Semester Offered