Course Syllabus for Human Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomical Orientation-
In this chapter students will explore the map of the human body. They will discover how each system works and how they correlate to each other. Students will learn the different body cavities and learn the organs in each system. The will learn regional terminology when discussing body structures. Students will also be able to describe body mechanisms that maintain homeostasis.
Skeletal System-
In the chapter students will distinguish between the different types of bones of the Axial & Appendicular skeletons. They will also be able to describe the physiologic mechanisms that involve how bones develop, grow and repair. Students will also be able to recognize disorders & diseases of the skeletal system.
Muscular System:
In the chapter students will be able to label the major muscles of the human body and list their function. They will also be able to understand the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. Emphasis will be placed on the role of exercise and muscle development as it pertains to Kinesiology.
Nervous System:
In this chapter students will be able to understand the function of the neurons, nerve pathways and the structure of the human brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular junctions and their relationship to the human body. Emphasis will be placed on identifying structures, sensory organs, effect of hormones and the endocrine system. Exploration of the neurological disorders will also be introduced for students to diagnose.
Cardiovascular System:
In this chapter students will be able to recognize and label the structures of the human heart along with the organs of the respiratory system. Students will also study the structure of the blood, blood vessels and be able to determine blood types in the ABO system. Emphasis will be placed on the physiological events of heart contraction, blood clotting and blood pressure.
Digestive and Urinary Systems
In this chapter students will understand how the digestive system takes in food as a usable form and how the urinary system removes wastes and maintains osmotic balance. They will be able to identify the organs of both systems and list their functions. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of homeostatic balance in the urinary system.
Reproduction, Growth and Development:
In this chapter students will learn the accessory organs of the male and female reproductive system and be able to list their functions. Students will explore the effects of the endocrine system and development of a human fetus.