Topics and Objectives:

Module 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Part 1)

— State the biblical implications of how the human form is created in God's image.

— Describe the Organizational Levels of the Human Body.

— Discuss the importance and the integral process of Homeostasis.

— Review and list the parts and functions of an idealized animal cell.

The Integumentary System

— Discuss the basic structure of the skin.

— Identify the several components of hypodermis.

— Describe how the hair and nails interact with the skin.

The Skeletal System

— List the major gross anatomy parts of the human body

— Explain the differences of the structures of bones.

The Skeletal System: Histology and Movement

— Define the basic cells of the bone.

— Identify the basic structure of compact bone tissue.

— Describe compact bone structure.

— Give steps in bone growth.

— Explain Bone Homeostasis.

— Decribe bone restoration and the PTH regulatory system.

— Explain synovial joints and identify the six major types.

— Illustrate directional and movement terminology.

The Muscular System: Histology

— Describe the major tasks of the muscular system.

— Explain and identify the three kinds of muscle tissue.

— List the three functional characteristics of muscle tissue.

— Illustrate and label the basic structures of a muscle.

— Illustrate and describe the functions of a myofibril's structure.

— Explain the steps of muscle contraction within a the sarcomeres of a myofibril.

The Muscular System Physiology Part 1

— Describe the formation of the cross bridges.

— Explain power strokes and return strokes.

— Illustrate the neuromuscular junction in skeletal muscle.

— Explain the role of calcium in muscle contractions.

The Muscular System Physiology Part 2

— Explain how a muscle relaxes.

— Describe the different characteristics of motor units.

— Identify what affects muscle tone.

— Explain energy usage in muscle fibers.

— Describe the importance of warm and cool down.

Module 6: The Skeletal Muscular System

— Describe how muscles attach to and move the skeletal system.

— Identify the major muscles of the head and face.

— Identify the major muscles of the anterior chest and abdominal wall.

— Identify the major muscles of the shoulder, back, and arm.

— Identify the major muscles of the thigh and leg.

Module 7: The Nervous System

— Describe the Nervous System and all of its components.

— Explain the Nervous System at the cellular level.

— Discuss the details of nerve structure.

— Discuss Action Potentials and how they function.

— Explain how neurons react with a stimulus and response.

— Illustrate how action potentials conduct myelinated and unmylinated.

— Summarize how the chemical synapse works in a nerve cell.

Module 8: The Central Nervous System

— Identify the basic characteristics of the brain.

— Discuss the general areas of the brain.

— Explain the basic parts of the cerebrum.

— Describe the protective layers of the brain.

— Discuss the other important structures of the brain.

— Describe the reflex arc of the spinal cord.

Sheep Brain Dissection

— Identify the major structures of a sheep's brain.

Module 9: The Peripheral Nervous System

— Differentiate between Somatic Motor Nervous System (SMNS) and Autonomic Nerves System (ANS).

— Explain the divisions of the autonomic nervous system.

— Discuss how the autonomic nervous system is controlled.

— List and define the basic sensory receptor.

— Explain how the general senses work including the skin and skeletal muscle/tendons respond.

— Discuss the Sense of Smell.

— Illustrate the tongue and how it responds to taste.

— Discuss the function of the ear for balance and hearing.

— Identify and explain the parts of the eye.

— Explain how vision takes place.

— Discuss the optics of vision.

Cow Eye Dissection

— Dissect and identify the main structures within a cow's eye.

Module 10: The Endocrine System

— Define the Endocrine System as a whole.

— Connect the different type of endocrine glands with hormones produced.

— Describe the functions of the hormones produced by the endocrine glands.

— Explain Hormone chemistry and control.

— Describe the patterns of hormone secretion and the receptors in the body.

— Explain the role of Prostaglandins in the body.

Module 11: The Cardiovascular System

— Explain the function of the components of blood.

— Discuss the different type blood cells.

— Describe the stages of hemostasis.

— Explain the differences between blood types.

— Compare the types of circulation.

— Describe the pathway that blood take through the heart.

— Identify the parts of the heart and their functions.

— Discuss how blood vessels play a role in the circulation process.