Human Cadaver Dissection

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Importance of Dissection in Anatomy
• 1.2 General Instructions for Cadaver Dissection
• 1.3 Dissection Tools and Techniques
• 1.4 Anatomical Terms and Body Planes
• 1.5 Surface Markings and Palpation

• 2.1 Pectoral Region and Axilla
  • 2.1.1 Superficial Dissection
  • 2.1.2 Pectoralis Major and Minor
  • 2.1.3 Axillary Artery, Vein, and Brachial Plexus
• 2.2 Back of the Shoulder
  • 2.2.1 Trapezius, Deltoid, Rotator Cuff Muscles
• 2.3 Arm
  • 2.3.1 Anterior Compartment: Biceps, Brachialis, Neurovascular Bundle
  • 2.3.2 Posterior Compartment: Triceps, Radial Nerve
• 2.4 Cubital Fossa
  • 2.4.1 Contents and Clinical Importance
• 2.5 Forearm
  • 2.5.1 Flexor Compartment
  • 2.5.2 Extensor Compartment

• 2.6 Hand
  • 2.6.1 Palmar and Dorsal Aspects
  • 2.6.2 Superficial and Deep Palmar Arches
  • 2.6.3 Thenar and Hypothenar Muscles
• 2.7 Joints
  • 2.7.1 Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist
• 2.8 Surface Anatomy and Applied Anatomy

• 3.1 Gluteal Region
  • 3.1.1 Gluteus Maximus, Sciatic Nerve, Piriformis
• 3.2 Thigh
  • 3.2.1 Anterior, Medial, and Posterior Compartments
  • 3.2.2 Femoral Triangle and Adductor Canal
• 3.3 Popliteal Fossa
• 3.4 Leg
  • 3.4.1 Anterior, Lateral, and Posterior Compartments
  • 3.4.2 Tibial and Fibular Nerves
• 3.5 Foot
  • 3.5.1 Dorsum and Sole of Foot
  • 3.5.2 Plantar Arches, Muscles
• 3.6 Joints
  • 3.6.1 Hip, Knee, Ankle
• 3.7 Surface Anatomy and Applied Anatomy

• 4.1 Thoracic Wall and Intercostal Spaces
  • 4.1.1 Muscles and Nerves
  • 4.1.2 Internal Thoracic Artery
• 4.2 Diaphragm and its Openings
• 4.3 Pleura and Lungs
  • 4.3.1 Lobes, Fissures, Bronchial Tree
• 4.4 Heart and Pericardium
  • 4.4.1 Chambers, Valves, Coronary Vessels
• 4.5 Mediastinum
  • 4.5.1 Great Vessels
  • 4.5.2 Esophagus, Thoracic Duct, Nerves
• 4.6 Surface Anatomy and Applied Anatomy

• 5.1 Anterior Abdominal Wall
  • 5.1.1 Layers, Rectus Sheath, Inguinal Canal
• 5.2 Peritoneum and Mesenteries
• 5.3 Abdominal Viscera
  • 5.3.1 Stomach, Small and Large Intestines
  • 5.3.2 Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Spleen
• 5.4 Posterior Abdominal Wall
  • 5.4.1 Kidneys, Suprarenal Glands, Aorta, IVC
• 5.5 Pelvic Cavity (overview)
• 5.6 Surface Anatomy and Applied Anatomy

• 6.1 Pelvic Walls and Floor
  • 6.1.1 Pelvic Diaphragm
• 6.2 Internal Organs
  • 6.2.1 Urinary Bladder, Rectum
  • 6.2.2 Male and Female Reproductive Organs
• 6.3 Perineum
  • 6.3.1 Urogenital Triangle and Anal Triangle
  • 6.3.2 Perineal Pouches
• 6.4 Surface Anatomy and Applied Anatomy