PHSL 5525: Anatomy and Physiology of the Pelvis and Urinary System
This is a short course focused on the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis, perineum, and urinary system. It has a strong anatomical bias with the pelvis and perineum, but will delve more deeply into the physiology of the urinary system.
Course Director: MARK COOK, PHD, PT
Dr. Mark Cook is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Anatomy Program in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of Minnesota. Dr. Cook has a master’s degree in physical therapy from California State University and a PhD in anatomy from Michigan State University. Dr. Cook teaches anatomy to graduate and undergraduate students in the Medical and Dental school. Dr. Cook’s publications cover a variety of topics, including pelvic floor changes with childbirth and aging, methods for using human cadavers for simulating clinical conditions and producing 3D-printed models from cadaveric dissections. In addition to teaching anatomy, Mark is a licensed physical therapist and does consulting for several medical device companies in Minnesota.