Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Anatomy
  • Tissues
  • Terms
  • Systems of the Body
• Skeletal System
  • Axial and Appendicular Divisions
  • Articulations and Range-of-Motion
  • Sprains
• Muscular System
  • Contraction Physiology; Concentric and Eccentric
  • Types of muscles: Smooth, Cardiac, Skeletal
  • Skeletal Muscles: Origin, Insertion, Actions, Palpation of major muscles
  • Strains
• Nervous System
  • Central and Peripheral Systems
  • Somatic and Autonomic Functions
  • Major nerves of the body
  • Dermatomes and Myotomes
• Circulatory System
  • Blood composition and function
  • Cardio-vascular System
  • Lymphatic / Immune System
• Other Systems
  • Integument: Dermis and Epidermis
  • Urinary / Excretory functions
  • Digestion and Nutrition
  • Respiratory
  • Endocrine and Reproductive