4 years’ program

GROSS ANATOMY SCHEDULE

2016/2017

The back and the head and neck.

Basic neuroscience

Session 1. Introduction to dissection.

Monday, Anatomical position and planes. Terms of movement. Skeletal system. Structure
October 10 and function of bones. Classification of joints.
2:00 - 5:00 PM Bones of the axial skeleton. The vertebral column. The vertebrae. Regional
characteristics of vertebrae.

Session 2. Lecture: The nervous system.

Wednesday, Functional and topographical division of the nervous system. Neurons and glial
October 12 cells. Spinal and cranial nerves.
8:00 - 11:00 AM Laboratory: Bony landmarks of the back. Thoracolumbar fascia. Superficial
muscles of the back. Triangle of auscultation.

Session 3. Lecture: Gross structure of the spinal cord. Spinal meninges. Epidural and
Thursday, subarachnoid spaces.
October 13 Laboratory: Deep muscles of the back ( arrangment and function ). Suboccipital
2:00 - 5:45 PM region. Joints of the vertebral column.

Session 4. Lecture: Internal morphology of the spinal cord. Tracts of ascending and
Monday, descending fibers.
October 17 Laboratory: Contents of the vertebral canal. Anterior and posterior roots of the
2:00 - 5:45 AM spinal cord. Blood vessels of the spinal cord. Plexuses of the spinal nerves.

Session 5. Lecture: Gross structure and parts of the brain. Cranial nerves.
Wednesday, Laboratory: Bones and joints of the skull. Contents of the cranial fossae and
October 19 passage of the cranial nerves.
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 6. Lecture: The cranial nerves. Types of fibers and sources of origin of the sensory,
Thursday, motor and autonomic fibers. Trigeminal and facial nerves.
October 20 Laboratory: Surface anatomy of the head and neck. Fascia of the neck. Posterior
2:00 - 5:45 PM triangle of the neck. Cervical plexus.

Session 7. Lecture: Glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves.

Monday, Laboratory: Anterior triangle of the neck. Submandibular and corotid triangles.
October 24 Supra - and infrahyoid muscles. Blood vessels of the anterior cervical region.
2:00 - 5:45 PM
Session 8. Lecture: Olfactory, optic, oculomotor, trochlear, abducens and hypoglossal
Wednesday, nerves.
October 26 Laboratory: Deep muscles of the neck. Root of the neck. Subclavian artery and
8:00 - 11:00 AM vein. Viscera of the neck. Endocrine, respiratory and alimentary layers of cervical
viscera. Sympathetic trunk.

Session 9. Lecture: Autonomic nervous system of the head and neck.

Thursday, Laboratory: Face and scalp. Muscles of the face and scalp. Blood vessels and
October 27 nerves of the face and scalp.
2:00 - 5:45 PM

Session 10. Test: Cranial nerves.

Wednesday, Laboratory: Parotid temporal, masseteric and infratemporal regions. Muscles of
November 2 mastication. Temporomandibular joint.
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 11. Lecture: Cranial meninges. Dural infoldings. Dural venous sinuses. Meningeal
Thursday, spaces. Parts of the brain, intracranial hemorrhages. Ventricular system of the
November 3 brain.
2:00 - 5:45 PM Laboratory: Removal of calvaria. Dissection of meninges, removal of the brain.
Gross examination of the brain and blood vessels. Meninges and meningeal
spaces. Parts of the brain ( telencephalon, diencephalon, midbrain,
metencephalon , medulla oblongata).

Session 12. Lecture: Blood vessels of the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid.

Monday, Laboratory: Identification of blood vessels of the brain. Branches of the internal
November 7 carotid and vertebrobasilar systems. Cerebral ventricles. Circulation of the
2:00 - 5:45 PM cerebrospinal fluid.

Session 13. Lecture: The cerebral cortex. Functional areas of the cerebral cortex.
Wednesday, Laboratory: Main sulci and fissures of the cerebral cortex. Lobes and gyri.
November 9
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 14. Lecture: Diencephalon. Structure and function.

Thursday, Laboratory: Telencephalic nuclei. Nuclei of the thalamus. Parts of diencephalon.
November 10 Third ventricle.
2:00 - 5:45 PM

Session 15. Lecture: The brain stem. Division and structure. Symptoms of lesion.
Monday, Laboratory: The brain stem. Main divisions and external landmarks. Internal
November 14 structure. External anatomy and internal structure of the midbrain, pons, and
2:00 - 5:45 PM medulla oblongata. Gracilis and cuneate nuclei, pyramids, olives, trapezoid body,
red nucleus, substantia nigra. Blood supply. Location of the cranial nerves on the
basal surface of the brain. Cerebral aqueduct and fourth ventricle.
Session 16. Lecture: Motor system.
Wednesday, Laboratory: Gross and internal structure of the cerebellum.
November 16
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 17. Lecture: Somatosensory system.

Thursday, Laboratory: Funiculi and tracts of the spinal cord. Lesions of the spinal cord.
November 17
2:00 - 5:45 PM

Session 18. Test: Basic neuroscience.

Monday,
November 21
3:00 PM

Session 19. Lecture: Visual system.

Wednesday, Laboratory: Dissection of the orbit and eyeball.
November 23
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 20. Lecture: Auditory and vestibular systems.

Thursday, Laboratory: Dissection of the ear.
November 24
2:00 - 5:45 PM

Session 21. Craniovertebral joints. Dissection of the pharynx.

Monday,
November 28
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 22. Larynx.

Wednesday,
November 30
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 23. Lecture: Smell and taste.

Thursday, Laboratory: Bisection of the head. Nasal and oral cavities.
December 1
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Session 24. Review of the head and neck.
Monday,
December 5
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 25. Test: The back, gross anatomy of the head and neck.
Wednesday,
December 7
8:00 AM

The thorax and the upper limb.

Session 26. Skeleton of the thorax (bones and joints). Surface anatomy. Mammary gland.
Thursday, Muscles of the thorax. The intercostal nerves and vessels.
December 8
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 27. Pleural cavities and lungs.

Monday,
December 12
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 28. Superior and middle mediastinum. Clinical anatomy of the heart.
Wednesday,
December 14
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 29. Anterior and posterior mediastinum.

Thursday,
December 15
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 30. Bones and joints of the upper limb.

Monday,
January 9
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 31. Surface anatomy of the upper limb. Superficial veins and cutaneous nerves of the
Wednesday, upper limb.
January 11 The brachial plexus.
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Session 32. Scapular, deltoid, and posterior brachial regions.
Thursday,
January 12
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 33. Axilla. Anterior, brachial and cubital regions.

Monday,
January 16
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 34. Flexor region of the forearm and palm of the hand.
Wednesday,
January 18
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 35. Extensor region of the forearm and dorsum of the hand.
Thursday
January 19
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 36. Review of the upper limb. Clinical anatomy of the upper limb.
Monday,
January 23
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 37. Test: The thorax and upper limb.

Wednesday
January 25
8:00 AM

Abdomen and pelvis.

Session 38. Anterior abdominal wall, inguinal canal, scrotum, spermatic cord, and testis.
Thursday,
January 26
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 39. Inspection of the abdominal cavity and contents. Peritoneal cavity and peritoneal
Monday, reflections. Intra- and retroperitoneal organs.
January 30
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Session 40. Dissection of the stomach, spleen and pancreas. Celiac trunk. Liver, gallbladder
Wednesday and bile passages.
February 1
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 41. Dissection of the small and large intestine. Blood vessels and nerves of the
Thursday, digestive system.
February 2
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 42. Posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneal space. Kidneys, suprarenal glands,
Monday, ureters, and urinary bladder.
February 6
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 43. The bony pelvis, anal region, isochioanal fossa.

Wednesday
February 8
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 44. Perineum and pelvic floor.

Thursday,
February 9
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 45. Female pelvis, viscera, and genital organs.

Monday,
February 13
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 46. Male pelvis, viscera, and genital organs.

Wednesday
February 15
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 47. Review of the abdomen and pelvis.

Thursday,
February 16
2:00 - 5:00 PM
 Lower limb

Session 48. Bones and joints of the lower limb.

Monday,
February 20
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 49. Superficial veins and cutaneous nerves of the lower limb. Gluteal region.
Wednesday
February 22
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 50. Posterior region of the thigh, and popliteal fossa.

Thursday,
February 23
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 51. Anterior and medial regions of the thigh.

Monday,
February 27
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 52. Anterior and lateral crural compartments, dorsum of the foot, and lateral side of
Wednesday ankle.
March 1
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Session 53. Posterior crural compartment and sole of the foot.

Thursday,
March 2
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Session 54. Review of the lower limb. Clinical anatomy.

Monday,
March 6
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Session 55. Test: Abdomen pelvis and the lower limb.
Wednesday
March 8
8:00 AM

Session 56. Practical examination

Saturday,
March 11
9:00 - 11:00 AM

NBME EXAMINATION - Saturday, March 18, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

I retake
Monday,
March 27
3:30PM

II retake
Monday
April 3
3:30 PM

Books: BASIC:

1. K.L. Moore, A.F. Dalley: CLINICALLY ORIENTED ANATOMY. 6th or 7th eds. Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins, 2010 or 2014.
2. A.M.R. Agur, A.F. Dalley: GRANT'S ATLAS OF ANATOMY. 13th ed. Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins, 2013.
3. P.W. Tank: GRANT'S DISSECTOR. 15th ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2013.
4. K.W. Chung, H.M. Chung: GROSS ANATOMY. Board Review Series – 7th ed.
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2012.
5. Young Paul A., Young Paul H., Tolbert Daniel L.: BASIC CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE. 2nd
Edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2008.
6. Haines Duane E.: NEUROANATOMY. AN ATLAS OF STRUCTURES, SECTIONS, AND
SYSTEMS. 8th Edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2012.
7. Haines Duane E., Lippincotts Ilustrated: REVIEV OF NEUROSCIENCE. Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins 2011.

RECOMMENDED:

1. Fix, James D.: NEUROANATOMY. 4th Edition. Board review Series. Lippincott
Williams and Wilkins 2008.
2. Haines Duane E.: FUNDAMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE FOR BASIC AND CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 2008.
3. Netter F. H.: Atlas of human anatomy. Sanders, 2011.