Anatomy of the Head and Spine

Part of a wider anatomy series

This course belongs to a Yale series covering the anatomy of the entire body along with the fundamentals of diagnostic imaging. Its focus is the head and spine, approached through a mix of theoretical instruction and virtual laboratory dissections.

Where the lessons begin

The opening material builds foundational knowledge of the spine, the spinal cord and the vertebral regions. Professors Charles Duncan and Bill Stewart lead the course, which treats anatomy as something to explore through the virtual dissections rather than only read about.

Who it helps

The course is labeled beginner, so it suits learners who are new to anatomy. It is a sensible starting point for anyone heading toward diagnostic imaging, since the structures it covers are the ones that work relies on.