Des Moines University  
Anatomy Department

The anatomy department's faculty offers instruction in courses and systems in the major areas of the discipline: gross anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroanatomy. Anatomical knowledge provides the foundation for other basic medical sciences and is the keystone of physical diagnosis.

The very essence of anatomical learning is the dissection of the cadaver, an experience once limited to only medical students, and still a privilege reserved for a select group of health practitioner students. The ultimate gift of body donation remains essential to this unique instruction.

Anatomy Courses

Anatomy Faculty Biographies

Dr. Don Matz
Dr. Craig Canby
Dr. William Dyche
Dr. Maria Patestas
Dr. Makhdoom Ali Khan
Dr. Dale Andres
Dr. Kenneth Hisley
Dr. Priti Lacy

Anatomy Staff

Linda Jensen
Academic Secretary
515-271-1620

Clayton "CJ" Carlson
Anatomical Coordinator
515-271-1481


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