Advanced Anatomy And Physiology

Course Content
Cardiovascular System
          Composition of the blood
                   - Plasma
                   - Red blood cells
                   - White blood cells
                   - Platelets
          Blood clotting
          Blood vessels
          Heart
          Circulation
          Blood pressure
Chemistry
          Atoms
          Molecules
                   - Elements
                   - Compounds
          Chemical bonding
          Ionization
Digestive System
          Mouth-stomach
          Small intestines
          Pancreas
          Liver
          Gall bladder
          Absorption
          Larges intestines
Endocrine System
          Hormones
          Hypothalamus
          Pituitary gland
          Thyroid gland
          Parathyroid glands
          Adrenals
          Pancreas
          Ovaries
                   - Puberty
                   - Pregnancy
          Testes
          Male hormonal changes
          Pineal gland
          Thymus
Introduction
          Structural organisation
                   - chemical level
                   - cellular level
                   - cell division
                   - tissue level
                   - organ level
                   - system level
                   - organism level
          Anatomical position
          Homeostasis
          Temperature control
Lymphatic System
          Lymphocytes
          Lymphatic network
          Lymph capillaries and vessels
          Lymph nodes
          Lymph trunks and ducts
          Tonsils
          Spleen
          Thymus
          Immunity
Muscular System
          Skeletal muscle
          Nervous/vascular connections
          Structure
          Contraction
                   - Energy requirements
                   - Creatine phosphate
                   - Cellular respiration
          Smooth muscle
          Cardiac muscle
          Movement
                   - Origins and insertions
                   - Agonist and antagonist movement
                   - Isotonic and isometric contractions
          Muscular structure
Nervous System
          Nerve cells
          Synapses
          Structure of neurons
          Central nervous system
                   - Brain
                   - White and grey matter
                   - Meninges
                   - Cerebrospinal fluid
                   - Cerebrum
                   - Diencephalon
                   - Cerebellum
                   - Brain stem
                   - Spinal cord
          Peripheral nervous system
                   - Reflex arc
                   - Cranial nerves
                   - Spinal nerves
          Autonomic nervous system
Reproductive System
          Male system
          Female system
                   - Menstruation
          Creation of gametes
          Meiosis
          Spermatogenesis
          Oogenesis
          Fertilization to birth
Respiratory System
          The process
          Respiratory tract
          Inspiration and expiration
          Pulmonary circulation
Senses
          Sight
          Smell
          Sound
          Taste
          Touch
Skeletal System
          Structure of bone
          Bone tissue
          Bone types
                   - Compact
                   - Spongy
          Bone growth
          Classification of bone
          Vertebral column
          Joints
                   - Classification
                   - Immoveable
                   - Slightly moveable
                   - Freely moveable
          Skeletal structure
Skin
          Epidermis
          Hair and nails
          Dermis
          Subcutaneous layer
          Skin colour
          Aging
Urinary System
          Urinary tract
          Urination
          Kidneys
          Nephrons
          Antidiuretic hormone