Courses

In this course, students will explore digital technologies used by Stanford medical students as they prepare for careers in the health sciences and by surgeons in the treatment and care of patients. Though cadaver specimens are the foundation of human anatomy instruction at Stanford, digital resources such as the Anatomage 3D Virtual Anatomy Dissection Table of cadaver material and 3D interactive anatomy apps of exceptional models provide the student and practitioner with data for visualizing the spatial relationships between anatomical structures and the full extent of specific anatomy that may be difficult to explore on the cadaver. Ultimately, this leads to a better understanding of anatomy and improved patient care. Students will learn how to identify anatomical structures and common clinical conditions affecting the abdomen, with emphasis on the gallbladder, appendix, and reproductive system. The course will begin with a digital presentation on the anatomy of the abdomen, followed by a review of the anatomy on cadaver specimens and the 3D Table. In the afternoon segment, students will observe surgical procedures on cadaver specimens to treat abdominal conditions. The course will offer students an insight into the combination of anatomy resources and imaging that makes learning anatomy at Stanford a unique experience.