Embryology CCO/CEO/SICO

Embryology Introduction for Osteopathy students at the CCO/CEO family of colleges

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Number of Hours: 16 in class and 20-36 online study


General Objectives:

This course is meant to give a osteopathic students a basic understanding of the developing human through the study of embryonic and fetal periods.
The course of study will include the medical, scientific and osteopathic knowledge of this topic.
Emphasis will be placed on the clinical importance of the starting and end points of embryological development.

Teaching and learning methods:

Online format with the use of electronic media to demonstrate the motions that occur during development. Still pictures and video movies will be used to show clear visual relationships during development. Palpation sections of the normal embryological rotations will be used to give Osteopathic students an appreciation of their importance.
Assessment:

There is one examination at the end of this course for students of the CCO. A passing mark is 70%

Recommended Readings:

The course material is taken from

Moore, K.L., and Persaud, T.V.L., The developing Human 6th and 7th editions.
Larson, W.J., Human Embryology Second Edition

Specific Objectives

The student should be able to demonstrate competence in these subjects:

1. Fertilization
2. Implantation
3. Lamination
4. Folding
5. Organogenesis
6. Somite development
7. Neurulation
8. Gastrulation
9. Fetal Development
10. Systems development

11. Introduction to Erich Blechsmidt and his theories of development

12. Placenta and fetal membranes
13. Cavity formation
14. Diaphragm
15. Skeletal System
16. Muscular System
17. Limb formation
18. Nervous System
19. Integumentary System
20. Pharyngeal Apparatus
21. Cardiovascular System
22. Respiratory System
23. Digestive System
24. Urogenital System
25. Eye and Ear development


Your Instructor


Brad McCutcheon
Brad McCutcheon

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