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Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

About this course: In this anatomy course you will explore the organs involved in our food digestion and discover the common causes of abdominal and pelvic pain. The latest graphics and animations will help you to find new insights and understanding of this part of the body, that has been the focus of anatomical research for centuries and presently arouses renewed scientific interest. You will explore the 3D anatomy of the organs from a basic level, providing thorough anatomical understanding, to its advanced application in surgical procedures. This course will challenge you to discover and help you to understand the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis in all its aspects, ranging from its embryological underpinnings, via digital microscopy to gross topography and its clinical applications. The course is unique in that it continuously connects basic anatomical knowledge from the lab with its medical applications and current diagnostic techniques. You’ll get the chance to discuss anatomical and clinical problems with peers and experts in forum discussions and you will receive guidance in exploring the wealth of anatomical information that has been gathered over the centuries. Follow us on an exciting journey through the abdomen and pelvis where you digest your food but also where new life starts!

Who is this class for: Beginners and professionals interested in Anatomy. This course is free, and will remain free for participants. You can purchase a certificate.

Created by: Universiteit Leiden, Leiden University Medical Center

Taught by: Marco De Ruiter, PhD, Professor of Clinical and Experimental Anatomy
Leiden University Medical Centre
Taught by: Paul Gobée, MD, Assistent professor of Anatomy
Leiden University Medical Centre
Taught by: Beerend P. Hierck, PHD., Associate professor of developmental biology
Leiden University Medical Center
Taught by: Daniël Jansma, MSc, E-Learning developer
Leiden University Medical Centre
Taught by: Bas Boekestijn, MD, Trainee Radiology
Leiden University Medical Centre
Taught by: Friso Jansen, Drs.
Leiden University Medical Centre

Commitment	7 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction

2 videos, 6 readings

Mapping the abdomen and pelvis

Welcome to the first week of the course. Have you ever wondered what lies inside your abdomen? Do you know where the spleen or appendix is situated? Would you like to know how the physician looks at it and get the basics of a physical examination of the abdome...

9 videos, 4 readings, 5 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 2

Trip into the gut

After the first introduction of the abdomen with all its organs, this week we will focus at some microscopy and the first stages of gut development in the embryo. The gut starts as a simple straight tube which differentiates further into a internalized tract w...

10 videos, 9 readings, 3 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 3

The gut and its 'suppliers and purchasers'

We discussed some microscopy before and the embryonic origin of the initial gut tube and how it differentiates into specialized sections for digestion. We will now focus on the question why the bowels are not arranged symmetrically left and right, like in the ...

10 videos, 7 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 4

Knowing your peritoneal relationships

You have already learned that the bowels are not arranged symmetrically left and right. The rotation processes of the gut and its suppliers have important consequences for the peritoneal coverings of the gut and the abdominal wall. It determines why some struc...

13 videos, 1 reading, 3 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 5

Protecting the internal organs

The abdominal body wall and the pelvis are the topics of this week. What happens if you push hard to pass a stool, or in reverse, how do you prevent unwantedly passing a stool when you sneeze or cough hard? It may not seem the most attractive area of the body,...

19 videos, 6 readings, 7 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 6

Pain!

The course comes to an end with this last topic: Pain in my belly! Probably all of us have experienced abdominal pains and have witnessed its many different forms. Sometimes it can just be a slight discomfort, or it can come in waves of agony. The aches can de...

11 videos, 5 readings, 5 practice quizzes

Graded: Test your knowledge

WEEK 7

Concluding the MOOC

Graded: Final quiz of the MOOC

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Universiteit Leiden

Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis — Bastion of Liberty.

Leiden University Medical Center

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 of 182 ratings

wonderful , from embryology to anatomy

Very good but difficult

impressed!!!!!

very informative.

Very good for every lecture and even amazing learning resources!