

Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.
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Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. at Coursera Overview
Duration | 44 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course |
Credential | Certificate |
Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. at Coursera Highlights
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- Approx. 44 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Catalan, Russian, English, Spanish
Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. at Coursera Course details
- In this anatomy course you will explore the organs involved in our food digestion and discover the common causes of abdominal and pelvic pain. The latest graphics and animations will help you to find new insights and understanding of this part of the body, that has been the focus of anatomical research for centuries and presently arouses renewed scientific interest.
- You will explore the 3D anatomy of the organs from a basic level, providing thorough anatomical understanding, to its advanced application in surgical procedures. This course will challenge you to discover and help you to understand the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis in all its aspects, ranging from its embryological underpinnings, via digital microscopy to gross topography and its clinical applications.
- The course is unique in that it continuously connects basic anatomical knowledge from the lab with its medical applications and current diagnostic techniques. You?ll get the chance to discuss anatomical and clinical problems with peers and experts in forum discussions and you will receive guidance in exploring the wealth of anatomical information that has been gathered over the centuries. Follow us on an exciting journey through the abdomen and pelvis where you digest your food but also where new life starts!
Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction
Trailer: Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Welcome and introduction
How to succeed in your online class?
Meet the instructors & the team
Leiden University: Facts & Figures
Graphic content warning
Community Guidelines
What is your learning path?
Introduction 'Mapping the abdomen and pelvis'
Follow the food - A tour along the intestines
Anatomy on the table - 'Follow the food': A tour along the intestines
What do you see if you open the abdomen
Anatomy on the table - What do you see if you open the abdomen
Human Anatomy 101 - What you need to know
Working with the viewers
A tour of the abdomen and pelvis in the viewers
Summary of module ?Mapping the abdomen?
Getting the names right
Links to some 101 readers
Location of cross-sectional viewers
'Reading' cross-sections
Follow the food
'What lies here doctor?'
What you need to know
Working with the viewers
Diving into the cross-sections
Test your knowledge
Trip into the gut
Introduction
Four layer model
Peristalsis and muscle layer orientation: in-depth
Esophagus histology at a glance
Stomach histology in a nutshell
GI Tract histology: Some practical pointers
A slice of the gut at a glance
Introduction embryology and what happened before...
Folding of the embryo
Cavities
Histology 101: Some basics & links
GI Tract histology: Short summary
CASK GI Tract microscopy: Interactive tutorial
Embryology 101: Holding or folding
Anatomy on the table - Lower oesophagus
Anatomy on the table - Stomach
Anatomy on the table - The small intestines
Anatomy on the table - The large intestines
Anatomy on the table - The rectum and anus
Basic embryology
Anatomy on the table
Integration with the clinic - macroscopy
Test your knowledge
The gut and its 'suppliers and purchasers'
Introduction
Histology: Some practical pointers
A slice of pancreas at a glance
Liver histology at a glance
Introduction
Gut rotation in the embryo
Animation
Exercise embryology - Movie I (no audio)
Exercise embryology - Movie II (no audio)
Exercise embryology - Movie III (no audio)
CASK microscopy blood vessels: In-depth interactive tutorial
Liver histology in a nutshell
Exercise embryology - Reading
Liver
Vascular system
Pancreas
Spleen
Virtual sections to practise with and gallbladder quiz
Exercise embryology - Quiz
Organs
Integration with the clinic: A few cases
Test your knowledge
Knowing your peritoneal relationships
Introduction 'The peritoneum - Why the surgeon needs embryology'
Why bother about the peritoneum
What makes understanding the peritoneum so difficult
The relation of the peritoneum to the gut
Locations of the intestines in relation to the peritoneum
Anatomy on the table - The three locations of organs in relation to the peritoneum
Peritoneal terminology: Introduction
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal development, step 0, model, Introduction
Peritoneal development, step 1, model, Rotation of stomach, duodenum, pancreas
Peritoneal development, step 2, model, Rotation of the bowels
Peritoneal development, step 3, model. Development of the greater omentum
Anatomy on the table - Peritoneal structures and relations ? an overview
Reader Peritoneal terminology
Locations of the intestines in relation to the peritoneum
Exercise: Peritoneal terminology
Case: ?I?m worrying about my stool?
Test your knowledge
Protecting the internal organs
Protecting the internal organs
Introduction of the abdominal wall
General principles of the body wall
From body wall to abdominal wall
Structures of the abdominal wall
Anatomy on the table - Demonstration of the superficial body wall
Anatomy on the table - Demonstration on the deep body wall
The hidden importance of the pelvic floor
Urine and bowel continence
Gems of the pelvis
Overview female pelvis
The extrauterine pregnancy
How to use the OAH viewer
Laparoscopy: normal pelvic organs (no audio)
Laparoscopy: normal pelvic organs with explanation (no audio)
Laparoscopy: Adnex extirpation 1 (no audio)
Laparoscopy: Adnex extirpation 1 with explanation (no audio)
Laparoscopy: Adnex extirpation 2 (no audio)
Laparoscopy: Adnex extirpation 2 with explanation (no audio)
Doctor, why do I have an oblique scar?
CASK E-learning: The inguinal canal and hernias
OAH Viewer - The 3D pelvis; user instructions
OAH viewer ? Start with the exercise
Laparoscopy - Start with the excercise
Test your knowledge up till now
Excercise The body wall in function: The muscles contract
The body wall in function: Pregnancy
Why do I have an oblique scar, doctor?
Structures of the pelvic floor
OAH viewer
Laparoscopy
Test your knowledge
Pain!
Anatomy of pain
Organisation of the nervous system
Anatomy on the table - Innervation of the viscera: Thorax
Anatomy on the table - Innervation of the viscera: Abdomen
Visceral stimuli
Types of abdominal pain
Visceral pain
Referred pain
From theory to practice
Evaluating abdominal pain
Examining the abdomen
Visceral innervation in depth
The abdominal aorta aneurysm
The brain of the gut
The referred area
Reader Pain without a cause (in-depth)
Anatomic basics of pain
Visceral pain
Exercise referred pain
Migrating pain: From visceral to parietal
The theory of practise: wrapping things up
Test your knowledge
Concluding the MOOC
Final quiz of the MOOC
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