Anatomy and Physiology I

Includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the systems of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, the systems of the human body, and mechanisms responsible for homeostasis.

Instructor Resources
- Access Instructor Resources
- Assessment Inventory
Module 1: Body Plan and Organization
- An Introduction to the Human Body
- Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
- Structural Organization of the Human Body
- Functions of Human Life
- Requirements for Human Life
- Anatomical Terminology
- Medical Imaging
- Anatomical Location
- VIDEO: Anatomy Terminology
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Anatomical Terminology
- LECTURE: Anatomical Toolbox
- Anatomy Pronunciation Guide
- Glossary: Introduction
Module 2: Homeostasis
- Homeostasis
- Homeostasis and Feedback Loops
- Homeostasis Terminology
- Feedback Loops
- Homeostatic Maintenance
- Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2
- Integration of Systems
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Homeostasis
Module 3: The Chemical Level of Organization
- The Chemical Level of Organization
- Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
- Chemical Bonds
- Chemical Reactions
- Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
- Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
- Glossary: The Chemical Level of Organization
- Chemistry
Module 4: The Cellular Level of Organization
- The Cell Membrane
- The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
- The Nucleus and DNA Replication
- Protein Synthesis
- Cell Growth and Division
- Cellular Differentiation
- PRACTICE: iCell
- Glossary: The Cellular Level of Organization
Module 5: The Tissue Level of Organization
- Types of Tissues
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Types of Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Epitheleal Tissue
- Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
- Self-Check Questions: Connective Tissue
- Muscle Tissue and Motion
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Muscle Tissues
- Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Nervous Tissue
- Tissue Injury and Aging
- Additional Links
- REVIEW: Histology
- Slides of Histology
- Powerpoints: Histology
- Additional Links
- Glossary: The Tissue Level of Organization
Module 6: The Integumentary System
- The Integumentary System
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Layers of the Skin
- Accessory Structures of the Skin
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Functions of the Integumentary System
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Functions of the Integumentary System
- Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Diseases of the Integumentary System
- Slides of the Integumentary System
- Integumentary System Tutorial
- Powerpoint: The Integumentary System
- Glossary: The Integumentary System
Module 7: Bone Tissue and The Skeletal System
- Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
- Bone Classification
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Bone Classification
- Bone Structure
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Bone Structure
- Bone Formation and Development
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Bone Formation and Development
- Fractures: Bone Repair
- Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
- Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Calcium Homeostasis
- VIDEO: General Skeleton Tutorial
- Glossary: Bone Tissue
Module 8: Axial Skeleton
- Divisions of the Skeletal System
- The Skull
- The Vertebral Column
- The Thoracic Cage
- Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
- Glossary: The Axial Skeleton
Module 9: The Appendicular Skeleton
- Introduction to the Appendicular Skeleton
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Bones of the Upper Limb
- The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Bones of the Lower Limb
- Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Additional Links
- Glossary: The Appendicular System
Module 10: Joints
- Joints
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Classification of Joints
- Fibrous Joints
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Fibrous Joints
- Cartilaginous Joints
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Cartilaginous Joints
- Synovial Joints
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Synovial Joints
- Types of Body Movements
- Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
- Development of Joints
- Joints and Movement Worksheet
- Video: The Ankle Joint
- Video: The Knee Joint
- Video: The Hip Joint
- Video: The Shoulder Joint
- Video: The Elbow Joint
- Articular System Review Games
- Glossary: Joints
Module 11: Muscle Tissue
- Types of Muscle Tissues
- Skeletal Muscle
- Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
- Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
- Types of Muscle Fibers
- Exercise and Muscle Performance
- Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- Smooth Muscle
- Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
- Video: Anatomy of a Muscle Fiber
- Lab and Study Packet: Muscle Tissue
- Glossary: Muscle Tissue
Module 12: The Muscular System
- Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
- Naming Skeletal Muscles
- Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
- Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- Video: Muscles of the Thoracic Wall
- Video: Bones of the Thoracic Wall
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
- Interactive: Visible Body
- Self Check: Muscular Anatomy
- Lecture: Whole Muscle Behavior
- Slides of Muscles
- Video: The Sternum
- Additional Links
- Glossary: The Muscular System
Module 13: The Nervous System
- Anatomy of the Nervous System
- The Central Nervous System
- Circulation and the Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- Video: The Unfixed Brain
- Video: The Unfixed Spinal Cord
- Case Study: The Brain
- Additional Links
- Glossary: The Nervous System
Module 14: The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- Nervous Tissue
- The Function of Nervous Tissue
- The Action Potential
- Communication Between Neurons
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Communication Between Neurons
- Glossary: The Nervous System
- Video: Neuron Structure
- Lab and Study Packet: The Nervous System
Module 15: The Autonomic Nervous System
- Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
- Central Control
- SELF-CHECK QUESTIONS: Central Control
- Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
- Glossary: The Autonomic Nervous System
Module 16: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
- The Brain and Cranial Nerves
- Sensory Perception: Taste and Olfaction
- Audition and Somatosensation
- Vision
- Central Processing
- Motor Responses
- Glossary: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
- Additional Links
- Video: Sensory Receptors
Homework Assignments

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Table of Contents

Instructor Resources

Module 1: Body Plan and Organization

Module 2: Homeostasis

Module 3: The Chemical Level of Organization

Module 4: The Cellular Level of Organization

Module 5: The Tissue Level of Organization

Module 6: The Integumentary System

Module 7: Bone Tissue and The Skeletal System

Module 8: Axial Skeleton

Module 9: The Appendicular Skeleton

Module 10: Joints

Module 11: Muscle Tissue

Module 12: The Muscular System

Module 13: The Nervous System

Module 14: The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

Module 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Module 16: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Homework Assignments

Copyright

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