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Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

Instructors: Shanta Kapadia

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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Flexible schedule

9 hours to complete

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

104 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

9 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course has two main parts, one for the lower extremity and the other for the upper extremity. We will show how the various systems that supply and organize the limb control its function. There are a set of introductory lectures which will allow more experienced students to refresh their knowledge of the limbs and a guide to those with less experience. These lectures will be followed by detailed dissections of the extremities emphasizing locomotion for the lower extremities and hand positioning and function for the upper extremities.

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1 video3 readings

The following videos discuss the organization of the lower extremity covering the bones, movements, muscles, vessels, and nerves.

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5 videos

This unit examines the structures of the proximal lower extremity from anterior, femoral triangle, medial, lateral and gluteal perspectives.

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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

6 videosTotal 31 minutes

Anterior Thigh3 minutes
Femoral Triangle6 minutes
Medial Thigh3 minutes
Lateral Thigh and Hip6 minutes
Gluteal Region Part I6 minutes
Gluteal Region Part II6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Proximal Lower Extremity30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introduce Yourself!10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Digital Practical Exam Proximal Lower Extremity (Drag and drop)15 minutes

This unit examines the structures of the distal lower extremity in the posterior thigh, the popliteal region, knee, the compartments of the leg, and foot and ankle.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In the following short videos we will discuss the organization of the upper extremity covering the bones, movements, muscles, vessels, and nerves. We will emphasize the importance of movements of the entire limb to place the hand in functional positions.

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6 videos

This unit examines the structures of the shoulder from anterior, posterior superior and lateral perspectives with emphasis on scapula, rotator cuff and the unique aspects of the shoulder joint.

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6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

6 videosTotal 35 minutes

Bony Anatomy of the Shoulder6 minutes
Exposure chest and shoulder musculature3 minutes
Superficial Muscles9 minutes
Posterior Shoulder7 minutes
Superior Shoulder5 minutes
Lateral Shoulder (Steps 14-16)5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Proximal Upper Extremity30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Proximal Upper Extremity Digital Practical Exam 15 minutes

This unit examines the structures of the brachial plexus from nerve roots to trunks, divisions, cords and branches.

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3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

This unit examines the structures of the distal upper extremity with a particular emphasis on the structures that comprise the unique facilities of the human hand.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

5 videosTotal 29 minutes

Distal Upper Extremity Part 17 minutes
Distal Upper Extremity Part 2 (Steps 6-9)6 minutes
Distal Upper Extremity Part 3 Guide (Steps 10-11)3 minutes
Distal Upper Extremity Part 4, Hand (Steps 12-16)7 minutes
Distal Upper Extremity Part 5, Hand Guide (Step 17)6 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Congratulations 10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Distal Upper Extremity 30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Distal Upper Extremity Digital Practical Exam 15 minutes

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Shanta Kapadia

Yale University

4 Courses139,299 learners

William B. Stewart

Yale University

4 Courses172,371 learners

Charles Duncan

Yale University

4 Courses172,371 learners

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Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

What an awesome easy to understand high quality anatomy course. Thank you so much

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

It was excellent and it was taught very well. It was very useful along with the videos. I am very grateful to all the professors and all those who have worked hard.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2023

Very detailed for those intermediate to advance learners and also can be learned by beginners with interest in the subject. Highly recommended. Thank you

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