Anatomy and Physiology 1

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Overview of Anatomy and Physiology 1:

This course of anatomy and physiology is of 3 credit hours. It introduces you to the structures and functions of the human body. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology will provide a better understanding and integration to theoretical & clinical practice in nursing care situations.

Course Objectives:

On the completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the structure and function of various systems of the human body.

2. Discuss the role of homeostasis in maintaining normal body functioning.

3. Relate the basic anatomy & physiology concepts to the nursing care of clients.

 

Teaching/Learning Strategies:

This course can be taught through many methods. Some of which are; Dissection of animal cadaver, small group discussion, CD Rom, quizzes, class activities, self study and viva practice.

Course Expectations:

1. Attend all lectures as per policy.

2. Pre-reading and preparation for each class.

3. Completion of quizzes and examination on due dates.

4. Participates actively in classes and tutorials.

 

Evaluation Criteria:

According to the new evaluation criteria, 30% marks will be internal and 70% will be of KMU or other university.

·      Test (s) 45%

·      Viva Exam (s) 20%

·      Final Exam 35%

·      Total 100%

 

UNIT Summary

Following are the summary of all the unit covers in the course of anatomy and physiology.

Unit No

Topic

 1.

Introduction of the Course.

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Body planes & cavities

 2.

Homeostasis and Adaptation

 

 3.

Cell, Tissue & Membrane

Tissues & Membrane

 4.

The Skeletal System

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

 5.

The Joints

 

 6.

The Muscular System

 

 7.

The Integumentary System

Nail & Hair

 8.

The Circulatory System

Blood

Blood vessels / Heart

Heart

Arterial System

Venous system

 9.

The Lymphatic system

 

 10.

The Digestive System

Structure and Function of Mouth, Pharynx & Oesophagus

 

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Unit 1: Introduction to the Body as a Whole (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define the term Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)

·      Understand the relationship between A&P

·      Define level of organization of the body

·      Define anatomical position

·      Describe the various body planes.

·      Define the body cavities.

·      Discuss body cavities and list the organs lying within each cavity

·      Identify abdominal pelvic region & quadrant

·      Identify the organs present in Nine (9) abdomino pelvic regions.

·      Briefly discuss the importance of abdomino pelvic quadrants and regions.


 

Unit II: Homeostasis & Adaptation

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define the term homeostasis

·      Discuss the factors which effect homeostasis

·      Define feedback mechanism and its components.

·      Discuss the role of feedback mechanisms in maintenance of homeostasis with examples.

 

Unit III: Cell, Tissues & Membrane (download )

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Describe the structure and functions of a cell

·      Discuss the process of cell division i.e. mitosis and meiosis.

·      Briefly discuss the importance of mitosis & meiosis.

·      Classify the tissues of the body on the basis of structure, location and function into the following four major types.

o   Epithelial tissue

o   Connective tissue

o   Muscle tissue

o   Nervous tissue

 




Unit IV: The Skeletal System (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define skeletal system

·      Discuss the structure, types and functions of bone

·      List the functions of the skeletal system

·      Identify the bones of axial & appendicular skeleton.

·      Describe the various markings on the surface of bones

·      Describe the bones of:

o   The skull

o   Vertebral column

o   The rib cage or chest

o   Pectoral girdle and upper extremity

o   Pelvic girdle and lower extremity

·      Briefly discuss the difference between male & female pelvis.

 




Unit V: The Joints (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define the term joint.

·      List three types of joints I.e.

o   Fibrous

o   Cartilaginous

o   Synovial

·      Describe the common characteristic features of a synovial joint.

·      List the types of synovial joints.

·      Discuss the types of movements possible at synovial joints.

 



 

Unit VI: The Muscular System (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define the following terms fascia, epimysium perimysium, endomysium, tendons and aponeurosis

·      Describe the location and function of major muscles of:

o   The neck

o   The face

o   The back

o   The arms

o   The legs

 




 

Unit VII: Integumentary System (Skin, Nail & Hair) 

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At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Describe the structure of two layers of skin

o   Epidermis

o   Dermis

·      Briefly discuss the structure & function of skin derivatives.

o   Sweat gland

o   Sebaceous gland

o   Hair

o   Nail

·      Discuss the following functions of skin

o   Protection

o   Regulation of body temperature

o   Sensation

o   Absorption

o   Excretion



 

Unit VIII: The Cardiovascular System (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define blood and list its functions

·      Describe the composition, sites of production and functions of cellular parts of blood and plasma

·      Briefly explain the ABO blood groups & Rh factor.

·      Explain the structure and function of:

o   Arteries

o   Veins &

o   Capillaries

·      Describe the location, structure and functions of the heart and its great blood vessels.

·      Discuss the blood flow through the heart

·      Describe the structure and functional features of the conducting system of the heart.

·      Describe the principle events of a cardiac cycle.

·      Describe the following types of blood circulation:

o   Pulmonary circulation

o   Systemic circulation (coronary & hepatic portal circulation).

 




 

Unit IX: The Lymphatic System (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      Define lymph & the lymphatic system

·      Identify the organs of lymphatic system

·      Describe the general functions of the lymphatic system

·      Describe how lymph is formed

·      Describe the lymph vessels & how lymph is returned to the blood vessels

·      Describe the structure and functions of the lymph nodes, nodules, spleen and the thymus glands.

 





 

Unit X: The Digestive System (Download)

At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:

·      define the digestive system and list its functions

·      Identify the various organs of digestive system

·      Describe the anatomy & physiology of digestive organs

·      Discuss the role of accessory organs in digestion

·      Discuss digestion of food with in

o   Mouth

o   Stomach

o   Small intestines

o   Large intestines

·      Discuss the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system

·      Discuss the process of defecation.

 




 

References:

1. Guyton, A. C. (2001). Medical Physiology (10th ed) Washington: Kirokawa.

2. Tortora, G. J. (2000). Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3rd ed). New York: Happer & Row.