At the end of the term the students should be able to: a.1 State the goals of studying Anatomy and Physiology. a.2 Use anatomical terms in lieu of layman’s terms. a.3 Know the anatomical locations of the different organs with respect to their systemic organization. b.1 Explain the functions of the different organs. b.2 Discuss the rationale behind any anatomic and or physiologic abnormalities of the human body. b.3 Cite, summarize and analyze the current findings and researches related to Anatomy and Physiology. b.4 Relate the goals of studying Anatomy and Physiology to the Nursing profession. d.1 Involve themselves in community activities by educating them and removing the misconceptions of the community about their knowledge on human anatomy and physiology. c.1 Develop an awareness and understanding of biological health and safety risks. c.2 Apply means to promote self-protection. c.3 Point on the specific anatomical locations and body cavities using their own bodies. c.4 Perform the different activities and experiments with confidence and correct skills. c.5 Correctly move the body parts in accordance to the dictate of the instructor. d.1 Perform experiments with a professional approach.
Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation
1. An Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
2. Levels of Structural Organization
3. Maintaining Life/Homeostasis
4. Anatomical Terms
Chapter 2: Cells and Tissues
1. Cells
a. Overview
b. Anatomy of a Generalized cell
c. Cell Physiology
2. Body Tissues
a. Tissue Repair
3. Developmental Aspects of Cells and Tissues
Chapter 3: Skin and Body Membranes
1. Classification of Body Membranes
2. Integumentary System (Skin)
a. Basic Structure and Function
b. Appendages
c. Homeostatic Imbalances of the Skin
3. Developmental Aspects of the Skin and Body Membranes
Chapter 4: The Skeletal System
1. Bones – An Overview
2. Axial Skeleton
a. Skull b. Vertebral Column
c. Bony Thorax
3. Appendicular Skeleton
4. Bone Fractures
5. Joints:
a. Homeostatic Imbalances of Bones and Joints
6. Developmental Aspects of the Skeleton
Chapter 5: The Muscular System
1. Overview of the Muscle Tissues
2. Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles
3. Skeletal Muscle Activity
4. Muscle Movements, Types and Names
5. Gross Anatomy of the Skeletal Muscles
a. Muscles of the Head
b. Muscles of the Trunk
c. Muscles of the Hip, Thigh and Leg
d. Muscles of the Arm and Forearm
6. Developmental aspects of the Muscular System
Chapter 6: The Nervous System
1. Organization of the Nervous System
2. Nervous Tissue: Structure and Function
3. Central Nervous System
a. Brain
b. Protection of the CNS – Meninges and CSF
c. Brain Dysfunctions
d. Spinal Cord
4. Peripheral Nervous System
a. Structure of a Nerve
b. Cranial Nerves
c. Spinal Nerves and Nerve Plexuses
d. Autonomic Nervous System
5. Developmental aspects of the Nervous System
Chapter 7: Special Senses
1. The Eye and Vision
2. The Ear: Hearing and Balance
3. Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste
4. Developmental Aspects of the Special Senses
Tortora. Anatomy and Physiology.
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