Neurobiology and Anatomy Department at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
The Department ofNeurobiology

Developmental Anatomy

Fall Semesters Annually
Course Director: Daniel Felleman, Ph.D.


Education Coordinators: Annetta Allen (phone 1.713.500.5611); Dawn Calderone (phone 1.713.500.5931)

Official Course Website

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Course Description

The Developmental Anatomy Course at UT- Houston Medical School contributes the foundation required for the students to learn classical descriptive and clinical human development. Knowledge derived from this course is necessary for successful performance in the clinical rotations and on standardized licensing exams including the USMLE. In addition, a thorough understanding of human development is a prerequisite for such clinical specialties as surgery, pathology, pediatrics, dysmorphology and medicine.

2008 Lecture Schedule

NOTE: The schedule is posted here only to give prospective students an idea of what is typically covered in the course schedule. Current students should NOT rely on the schedule displayed here. For the latest dates, times and meeting locations, current students of the course should view the schedule posted on the Official Course Website.