Dissection workshop – Back

Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Tue 30 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam

Put on your gloves for a unique dissection experience!

Please note: cancellations are only possible up to two weeks before the start of this module.

We are delighted to announce an exclusive two-day back dissection workshop. This unique opportunity allows osteopaths to explore the complete architecture of the spine—from the neck to the pelvis—in great depth, using embalmed bodies (“fixed for life”), on which you will perform the dissections yourself in small, intensive groups. Dissect through the different layers all the way to the spinal cord, including the protective meninges and the exiting nerve roots.
This workshop offers an unparalleled learning experience under the guidance of experienced anatomists, who will lead you step by step through the dissection process. You will explore four crucial regions in detail:

 

  • Cervical: Including the suboccipital musculature and fascial layers.
  • Thoracic: With special attention to the relationships with the scapula.
  • Lumbar: The transition zone and stabilizers of the lower back.
  • Sacroiliac & Gluteal: The complex biomechanics of the pelvis and gluteal region.

 

This is your chance not just to study anatomy, but to experience it. Feel the texture of the tissues, observe the three-dimensional relationships, and directly connect your discoveries to daily clinical practice.

What to expect

  • Independent dissection in small groups for an intensive hands-on learning experience.
  • A complete three-dimensional understanding of the spine, spinal cord, and surrounding soft tissues.
  • Practical, directly applicable knowledge of four clinically essential anatomical zones.
  • Guidance from experienced anatomists.

Daily Schedule

Day 1

09:00-09:15 Welcome
09:15–10:00 Presentation

  • Introduction (programme)
  • Anatomy of the back
  • First dissection instructions
10:00–10:10 Coffee break
10:10–12:30 Dissection 1

  • Removal skin and fat
  • Fasciae and extrinsic back muscles
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
13:30–15:00 Dissection 2

  • Fasciae and extrinsic back muscles
  • Scapula
15:00–15:15 Break
15:15–17:00 Dissection 3

  • Intrinsic back muscles and gluteal region

Day 2

09:00-09:15 Welcome
09:15–10:00 Presentation

  • Deep anatomy
  • Further dissection instructions
10:00–10:10 Coffee break
10:10–12:30 Dissection 4

  • Intrinsic back muscles and facet joints
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
13:30–15:00 Dissection 5

  • Facet joints and vertebral canal
15:00–15:15 Break
15:15–16:45 Dissection 6

  • Free decision making and peer teaching

Joris Van de Velde

Anatomist

PhD

Tars Stevens

Practical Anatomy Assistant

DO, MSc. Ost.

Yourik van Overloop

Yourik Van Overloop

Anatomist

DO, MSc. Ost.

Date

29 June 2026 - 30 June 2026

Duration
2 days
Language
English
Target audience
Osteopaths
Price

€950

Coffee/tea, lunch, and syllabus included.

Free cancellation is possible up to 2 weeks before the start of the module.

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Participants
min. 15 - max. 35
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