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Gross anatomy laboratory

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Students use this laboratory to learn gross anatomy. Currently, there are sixteen tanks to dissect cadavers as well as an area for prosected materials. Computer workstations located in the laboratory are used to enhance laboratory instruction. Students take gross anatomy their first summer in the program with the Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Nurse Anesthetist students. This area is also used for coursework in neuroanatomy.

Anatomy Lab

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