Introduction to Anatomy

• Anatomical Terminology
• Root Words
• Microscopes
• Introduction to Tissues

Organs and Organ Systems

Includes identification of organs using human torso models.

• Systems: Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Respiratory
• Systems: Skeletal, Digestive, Nervous
• Systems: Muscular, Urinary, Lymphatic
• Systems: Endocrine, Reproductive (Male and Female)

Rat Dissection: Organs and Organ Systems

Covers basic organs and organ systems with the rat dissection.

• Structures Superior to the Diaphragm
• Abdominal Cavity Structures
• Urinary and Reproductive Structures

Cellular Transport Mechanisms

Designed to supplement Pearson's PhysioEx 10.0 Exercise 1: Cell Transport Mechanisms and Permeability by reviewing the physiological concepts needed to understand the simulation activities.

• Background Information
• Activity 1 - Simple Diffusion
• Activity 2 - Facilitated Diffusion
• Activity 3 - Osmotic Pressure and Osmosis
• Activity 4 - Filtration
• Activity 5 - Active Transport

Histology I: Epithelial Tissues

• Epithelial Tissue Overview
• Identifying Epithelial Tissues
• Epithelial Tissue Identification Practice

Histology II: Connective Tissues

• Connective Tissue Overview
• Identifying Loose and Dense Connective Tissues
• Identifying Fluid and Supporting Connective Tissues
• Connective Tissue Identification Practice

Histology III: Muscle and Nervous Tissues

• Muscle and Nervous Tissue Overview
• Identifying Muscle and Nervous Tissues
• Muscle and Nervous Tissue Identification Practice

Axial Skeleton

• 1) Skull - Cranial Bones
• 2) Skull - Facial Bones
• 3) Fetal Skull
• 4) Parts of a Vertebra
• 5) Vertebral Column
• 6) Rib Cage
• Identification Practice

Appendicular Skeleton

• Pectoral Girdle
• Upper Limbs
• Pelvic Girdle
• Lower Limbs
• Left vs. Right
• Identification Practice

Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Designed to supplement Pearson's PhysioEx 10.0 Exercise 2: Skeletal Muscle Physiology by reviewing the physiological concepts needed to understand the simulation activities.

• Background Information
• Activity 1 - Single Muscle Twitch
• Activity 2 - Effect of Stimulus Voltage
• Activity 3 - Effect of Stimulus Frequency
• Activity 4 - Tetanus
• Activity 5 - Muscle Fatigue
• Activity 6 - Length-Tension Relationship
• Activity 7 - Isotonic Contractions and Load-Velocity Relationship

Skeletal Muscle Identification

NOTE: This lesson only covers 36 of the major muscles.

• Head and Neck Muscles
• Trunk Muscles
• Upper Limb Muscles
• Lower Limb Muscles
• Important Info Abour Muscle Actions
• Identification Practice

Neurophysiology

Designed to supplement Pearson's PhysioEx 10.0 Exercise 3: Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses by reviewing the physiological concepts needed to understand the simulation activities.

• Background Information
• Activity 1 - Resting Membrane Potential
• Activity 2 - Graded Potentials
• Activity 3 - Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels and Threshold
• Activity 4 - Action Potential Details
• Activity 5 - Refractory Periods of the Action Potential
• Activity 6 - Stimulus Intensity Coding
• Activity 7 - Conduction Velocities of Action Potentials
• Activity 8 - Synaptic Transmission
• Activity 9 - Putting It All Together

Neuroanatomy: Models

• Brain Models
• Ventricle Model
• Neuron Models
• Spinal Cord Models
• Peripheral Nerve Models
• Identification Practice

Neuroanatomy: Sheep Brain Dissection

• Whole Brain - Ventral
• Whole Brain - Dorsal
• Midsagittal Section
• Cranial Nerves
• Identification Practice