Ostrow School of Dentistry

Courses of Instruction

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

Anatomy (ANAT)

ANAT 321 Head and Neck Anatomy (2) Anatomy of the head and neck with lecture and laboratory demonstration for dental hygienists.

ANAT 501 Functional Neuroanatomy-Neurophysiology (3) Structure and function of the human nervous system. Includes participation in neurology clinics at LAC+USC Medical Center.

ANAT 521 Head and Neck Anatomy (2, Fa) Detailed morphology of the head and neck emphasizing considerations applicable to dentistry; morphology of the thorax; osteology of the skull.

ANAT 522 Systemic Human Anatomy (3) Structure and function of the human body; organ systems and morphology of the abdomen and pelvis; axilla and arm; osteology of the skull.

ANAT 523 Head and Neck Dissection (1) Laboratory experience in dissection of the structures of the human head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face.

ANAT 701 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy (1) Detailed study of structure and function of the orofacial region including recent research and advances in dentistry.

ANAT 722 Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Laboratory (1) Dissection of the head and neck with emphasis on the osteology and morphology of the face. Prerequisite: ANAT 701 enrollment.