Anatomical Sciences I is a required course for all incoming first year dental students. Subjects addressed in the course include histology, embryology and neuroanatomy. It includes both basic science and clinical elements. It is taught by faculty from the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology and clinicians from the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
- Learn the particular languages of gross, microscopic and neuroanatomy.
- Relate the two-dimensional structure of the body and tissue in slides and drawings to the three-dimensional structure of the living individual.
- Relate histologic, gross and neuroanatomical structures to their function and physiology.
- Understand the manner by which organs and tissues function and malfunction and relate this process to their embryologic origins.
- Understand neuroanatomic bases for normal and abnormal neuronal function.
- Apply knowledge to clinical problems and learn techniques you will employ in your future profession as a dentist.
The primary faculty members include Dr. Lawrence C. Zoller and Dr. Tara Moore. Other faculty include Dr. Soghomian, Dr. Sandell and Dr. McManama.
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