An Introduction to
Human Anatomy & Physiology

Units of Study

1. Intro to the Human Body
2. Cells, Tissues, and Membranes
3. Skeletal System
4. Muscular System
5. Nervous System
6. Endocrine System
7. Cardiovascular System
8. Lymphatic System
9. Respiratory System
10. Digestive System
11. Urinary System
12. Reproductive System

About this Course

Complete Contents
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Unit One: Intro to the Human Body

1-1 Human Body Structure

1-2 Body Functions and Life Process

1-3 Useful Terms for Describing Body Parts and Activities

1-3.1 Directional Terms

1-3.2 Planes of the Body

1-3.3 Body Cavities

1-4 Unit Review

Unit Two: Cells, Tissues, and Membranes

2-1 Cell Structure and Function

2-1.1 Cell Structure

2-1.2 Cell Function

2-2 Body Tissues

2-2.1 Epithelial Tissue

2-2.3 Connective Tissue

2-2.4 Muscle Tissue

2-2.5 Nervous Tissue

2-3 Membranes

2-4 Unit Review

Unit Three: Skeletal System

3-1 Functions of the Skeletal System

3-2 Structure of Bone Tissue

3-3 Bone Development and Growth

3-4 Classification of Bones

3-5 Divisions of the Skeleton

3-6 Articulations

3-7 Unit Review

Unit Four: Muscular System

4-1 Functions of the Muscular System

4-2 Structure of Skeletal Muscle

4-3 Muscle Types

4-4 Skeletal Muscle Groups

4-4.1 Muscles of the Head and Neck

4-4.2 Muscles of the Trunk

4-4.3 Muscles of the Upper Extremity

4-4.4 Muscles of the Lower Extremity

4-5 Unit Review

Unit Five: Nervous System

5-1 Functions of the Nervous System

5-2 Nerve Tissue

5-3 Organization of the Nervous System

5-3.1 The Central Nervous System (CNS)

5-3.2 The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

5-4 Unit Review and Quiz

Unit Six: Endocrine System

6-1 Introduction to the Endocrine System

6-2 Characteristics of Hormones

6-3 Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones

6-3.1 Pituitary & Pineal Glands

6-3.2 Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands

6-3.3 Adrenal (Suprarenal) Gland

6-3.4 Pancreas -- Islets of Langerhans

6-3.5 Gonads (Testes and Ovaries)

6-3.6 Other Endocrine Glands

6-4 Unit Review

Unit Seven: Cardiovascular System

7-1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

7-2 Heart

7-2.1 Structure of the Heart

7-2.2 Physiology of the Heart

7-3 Blood

7-3.1Classification & Structure of Blood Vessels

7-3.2 Physiology of Circulation

7-3.3 Circulatory Pathways

7-4 Unit Review

Unit Eight: Lymphatic System

8-1 Functions of the Lymphatic System

8-2 Components of the Lymphatic System

8-2.1 Lymph Nodes

8-2.2 Tonsils

8-2.3 Spleen

8-2.4 Thymus

8-3 Unit Review

Unit Nine: Respiratory System

9-1 Introduction to the Respiratory System

9-2 Mechanics of Ventilation

9-3 Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

9-4 Conducting Passages

9-4.1 Nose and Nasal Cavities

9-4.2 Pharynx

9-4.3 Larynx & Trachea

9-4.4 Bronchi, Bronchial Tree, and Lungs

9-5 Unit Review

Unit Ten: Digestive System

10-1 Functions of the Digestive System

10-2 General Structure of the Digestive System

10-3 Organs of the Digestive System

10-3.1 Mouth

10-3.2 Pharynx and Esophagus

10-3.3 Stomach

10-3.4 Small and Large Intestine

10-3.5 Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

10-4 Unit Review

Unit Eleven: Urinary System

11-1 Functions of the Urinary System

11-2 Components of the Urinary System

11-2.1 Kidneys

11-2.2 Ureters

11-2.3 Urinary Bladder

11-2.4 Urethra

11-3 Unit Review

Unit Twelve: Reproductive System

12-1 Introduction

12-1 Male Reproductive System

12-1.1 Testes

12-1.2 Duct System

12-1.3 Accessory Glands

12-1.4 Penis

12-1.5 Male Sexual Response and Hormonal Control

12-2 Female Reproductive System

2-2.1 Ovaries

2-2.2 Genital Tract

2-2.3 External Genitalia

2-2.4 Female Sexual Response and Hormonal Control

2-2.5 Mammary Glands

12-3 Unit Review

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