PennX: Going Out on a Limb: Anatomy of the Upper Limb
Take a tour through the inner-workings of the upper limb with Penn’s award winning Anatomy Professor, Dr. James S. White.
Learning Journey Context
This course serves as an entry point into Biology & Life Sciences, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
Relevant for professionals pursuing roles within Biology & Life Sciences.
Quick Facts
What You’ll Learn
Anatomy lab isn’t just for first year medical students anymore. With this online anatomy course, anyone can learn about the upper limb, without the cadaver.
This course will serve as your introduction to the anatomy of the upper limb. We’ll start with basic human anatomical terminology and apply that knowledge to examining the bones of the upper limb and how they articulate at joints. You will also learn about the muscles that produce movement at those joints in addition to the innervation and blood supply of the upper limb.
Outcomes
- Anatomical terminology.
- Bones and muscles of the upper limb.
- Actions of each upper limb muscle.
- Innervation and blood supply of the upper limb.
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