| BIO 4161 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 |
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Textbook
GJ Tortora & SR Grabowski, 1999
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 9/e
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Possessing the skills for effective communication will be invaluable in your future endeavors.
This course affirms its commitment to practice-oriented education.
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General and Animal Biology or equivalent is recommended.
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Introduction to anatomy and physiology:
overview of the Chordata;
body cavities;
anatomic specialties;
terminology:
directional and relational terms
planes of reference
body organization:
tissues
systems.
Skeletal design:
bones as organs;
structure of bone;
development of bone;
axial skeleton:
skull
vertebral column
ribs
axial skeleton:
limb girdles
upper extremity
lower extremity.
Articulations and movements:
types of joints;
joint axes and movements.
Muscles:
gross anatomy;
mechanics of action;
lever systems.
Muscle action.
Thoracic anatomy:
chest wall;
thoracic cavities and the mediastinum;
respiratory system anatomy:
nasal cavity
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
lungs.
Cardiovascular system:
circulatory system design;
heart anatomy:
chambers
valves
conducting system
coronary circulation
angiology:
aorta
common carotid a
subclavian a
venous return to the heart
fetal circulatory changes.
Abdominopelvic anatomy:
embryology;
the ventral cavity;
gut-tube design;
blood supply;
nerve supply;
digestive system structures of the head:
teeth
tongue
salivary glands
pharynx
esophagus
digestive system structures of the abdomen and pelvis:
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
liver and gallbladder
pancreas
urinary system;
female reproductive system;
male reproductive system;
perineum.
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To learn and use basic relational anatomic terminology.
To learn the anatomic components of the human body and to understand
their regional and systems relationships.
To understand how bones, joints, and muscles operate in consort to
permit body movement.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for gathering information.
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Class lectures based upon the distributed outlines. This material may,
from time to time, be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches,
or video presentations.
Exams will be based on the lecture presentations and any other assigned material.
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Two examinations, as specified on the fine print page.
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