Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 Syllabus

Session	Date	Lecture	Laboratory
Textbooks		EN Marieb, 2003 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6/e Benjamin Cummings ISBN 0-8053-5462-X	BD Wingerd, 1996 Rat Dissection Manual Johns Hopkins Univ Pr ISBN 0-8018-3690-5
I	Mo. 12 July	Brain Development and Anatomy 1 & 2 [ Marieb: 12 ]	Gross Anatomy The brain [ video ]
II	Tu. 13 July	Basics of Neurophysiology [ Marieb: 13 ]	Spinal Cord Anatomy and Reflexes Gross anatomy and microanatomy of the spinal cord ¹ Human reflexes
III	Th. 15 July	Neurophysiologic Input: Sensory Systems [ Marieb: 13 ]	The Visual System Anatomy of the eyeball Visual testing The Auditory System Anatomy of the ear Auditory testing
IV	Mo. 19 July	Neurophysiologic Output: Motor Systems [ Marieb: 13, 14 ]	Gross Anatomy The spinal cord and peripheral nerves [ video ]
V	Tu. 20 July	Anatomy of a Region: The Thorax [ Marieb: 7, 10, 18, 22 ]	Heart Anatomy [ Marieb: 18 ] Dissection of the heart
VI	Th. 22 July	Mid-Term Exam « A Sampler of Questions »	Quiz 1 « A Sampler of Questions »
VII	Mo. 26 July	Basics of Endocrinology [ Marieb: 16 ] [ lecture notes ]	Endocrinology Gross anatomy and microanatomy of selected endocrine glands [ laboratory exercise ]
VIII	Tu. 27 July	Immune Function [ Marieb: 20, 21 ] [ lecture notes 1 ] & [ lecture notes 2 ]	Hematology Identification of blood cells, normal and abnormal [ laboratory exercise ]
IX	Th. 29 July		Immunology Gross anatomy and microanatomy of selected immune system organs [ laboratory exercise ]
X	Mo. 02 August	Basic Functioning of the Cardiovascular System [ Marieb: 19 ]	Human Electrocardiogram Examination of the cardiac cycle Human Blood Pressure Measurement of blood pressure with sphygmomanometer Observation of blood pressure regulation during exercise Blood Quantitative measurement of blood components
XI	Tu. 03 August	Cardiovascular Physiology, continued [ Marieb: 20 ]	Gross Anatomy The thorax [ video ] Dissection of the rat thorax
XII	Th. 05 August	Final Exam « A Sampler of Questions »	Quiz 2 « A Sampler of Questions »
Notes		¹ The JayDoc HistoWeb [ http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ ]

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Lecture

Laboratory

Prerequisites

General and Animal Biology (BIO 4040-4042) or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Anatomy & Physiology 1 lecture and laboratory (BIO 4050, or equivalent) is required.

Grading

Exam 1 .....
Exam 2 .....
Attendance .....

..... 35%
..... 45%
..... 20%

Quiz 1 .....
Quiz 2 .....
Attendance .....
Participation .....

..... 30%
..... 30%
..... 20%
..... 20%

Lecture component .....
Laboratory component .....

..... 75%
..... 25%

Description

Anatomy of the central nervous system:
evolution and general design;
anatomy of the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum.
Sensory physiology:
afferent signaling;
receptor functions;
pain.
Motor systems:
efferent signaling;
autonomic nervous system;
Thoracic anatomy:
chest wall;
thoracic cavities and the mediastinum;
respiratory system anatomy:
nasal cavity
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
lungs.
Physiology of the cardiovascular system:
characteristics of blood;
hemodynamics;
the cardiac cycle and cardiac output;
blood vessels and their functioning:
arteries as passageways
arterioles as resistance vessels
capillaries as sites of exchange
lymphatics and interstitial fluid return
veins and venous return.
Immunity:
resistance to infection;
nonspecific immune responses:
inflammation
complement
specific immune responses:
humoral immunity
cell-mediated immunity
immune disorders;
external defenses.
Endocrinology:
intercellular chemical messengers;
receptors;
endocrine organs and their hormones;
hormone chemistry;
hormone action:
postreceptor events;
negative feedback;
receptor regulation.

Cow spinal cord dissection.
Microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord.
Neurological basis of human reflexes. Cutaneous receptors.
Sheep eye dissection.
Visual testing.
Anatomy of the ear.
Auditory testing.
Cranial nerve and special sense testing.
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.
Human electrocardiogram:
at rest;
following exercise.
Human blood pressure measurements:
at rest;
following exercise.
Blood:
hematocrit;
hemoglobin determination;
erythrocyte counts;
leukocyte counts;
leukocyte identification.
Thoracic anatomy:
thoracic cavities and the mediastinum;
respiratory system anatomy:
pharynx;
larynx;
trachea;
lungs.
Anatomy of the endocrine glands.
Steroid hormones.

Course
objectives

To understand the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system and how it functions in homeostasis.
To learn the endocrine organs and the hormones they produce, and to understand how the endocrine system functions in homeostasis.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for gathering information. To understand the physiology of cardiovascular and immune systems and how they function to maintain homeostasis.

To learn anatomic components of the body by dissection and to understand their regional and systems relationships.
To achieve practical dexterity in dissection and keenness of observation.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for augmenting knowledge learned in the laboratory exercises.
Data acquired during hands-on dissection and observation will facilitate the student’s comprehension of the lecture material. To identify selected structures of the central nervous system through examination of models and specimens and by dissection.
To understand how the body obtains information, processes it, and executes a function based on that processing.
To appreciate how to design experiments to test physiologic phenomena, to learn how to be organized in performing the experiments, to collect data accurately, and to prepare a detailed report of the exercise.

Methodology

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.

Dissection of the sheep brain, bovine spinal cord, and sheep eye. Examination of anatomic and histologic material. The student will be responsible for being able to identify items specified in the laboratory guide handout. Material may be added to or deleted from this list as the instructor deems necessary.
Physiology exercises will be performed by the students carefully following the protocols within the laboratory guide. Any deviations from the prescribed procedures will be explained at the beginning of the laboratory session. On occasion, the student may have to prepare a written report for the laboratory exercise.
Laboratory exercise content may be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches, or video presentations.
The quizzes used to test the students’ knowledge may use specimens or illustrations.

Requirements

Two examinations with a good attendance record, as specified on the fine print page.

Two practical examinations with a good attendance record and active participation.