ICCC Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course Description:
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a study of the structure and function of the human body. This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence. The study begins at the cellular level and proceeds through the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems and the senses. A dissection of a cat will be included.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED: ANATOMY
- Introduction, organization of the body,
- Anatomical terminology
- Human skeleton anatomy
- Cat dissection - muscles
- Internal anatomy
TOPICS TO BE COVERED: PHYSIOLOGY
- Chemical basis of life
- Cells, cell division, cell metabolism
- Tissues
- Integumentary system
- Skeletal system and joints
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Eyes. Ears, and special senses
- Digestive system, nutrition and metabolism
- Respiratory system
- Blood, cardiovascular system
- Endocrine system
- Lymphatic systems and immunity
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system, growth and development