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Human Evolutionary Anatomy
HEB 55

Course Information

Description

This course takes a deep dive into the anatomy of the human body. We explore the structure, function, and evolution of the muscular, skeletal, nervous, circulatory, digestive, and reproductive systems using a combination of lectures and small-group teaching. Students also have the option to study anatomy in the traditional way by viewing human cadaver prosections at Harvard Medical School. HEB 55 fulfills the anatomy/physiology requirement for Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution and is an excellent foundation for students pursuing research in the department, those who plan to attend medical school, or students who are simply curious about the human body and want to know what the different parts are named and how they came to be.

Course Notes

This course fulfills the anatomy/physiology concentration requirement for Human Evolutionary Biology

Class Notes

This course is not recommended for first-year students.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Lecture
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline May 7, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students