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Anatomy
Course Expectations
Unit 1: Medical Terminology
Understand:
1. Science uses a very specific vocabulary with very specific meanings.
2. Scientific vocabulary allows us to accurately describe a specific location on the body.
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The planes of dissection of the human body.
The position and direction associated with human anatomy.
The reference region of the human body.
The ventral and dorsal cavities of the human body.
Be able to:
1. Correctly identify any body part by reference plans of dissection and position and
direction .
2. Locate and identify the regions of the human body.
3. Locate and identify the cavities of the human body.
Unit 2: Cells and Tissue
Understand:
1. Cells are the basic unit of life
2. Body systems are composed of specialized cells which form specialized tissues
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The cell is the basic unit of life.
Cells contain organelles that carry out functions which are critical for cell viability.
The basic process of metabolism requires input of glucose and oxygen to form ATP.
Process of active and passive transport in body cells.
The 4 major types of tissues.
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Create a model of the cell showing organelles.
Explain the function of the organelles.
Explain the basic processes of cellular metabolism.
Create a diagram of active and passive transport.
Visually distinguish between tissue types.
Unit 3: Muscular and skeletal system
Understand:
1. The muscular and skeletal systems interact to provide support and mobility
Know:
1. Major bone of the appendicular and axial skeletons.
2. That bone ground substance consists of calcium and salts.
3. Bones area attached to bones by ligaments.
4. The three types of cartilage
5. The 6 types of joints (ball and socket, hinge, pivot, plane, saddle, condyloid).
6. Major muscles of the human body.
7. The 3 types of muscle tissue (skeletal, cardiac and smooth).
8. The basic components of a sarcomere.
9. The process behind muscle contraction.
10. Muscle are attached to bones by tendons.
11. Muscle attachment and joint type produce a specific type of movement.
12. The specific movements of the musculoskeletal system.
Be able to:
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Identify the major bones and muscles of the human body.
Diagram and indicate the attachments and motion for the 6 types of joints.
Explain how a muscle contracts.
Match the type of cartilage to its location in the body
Unit 4: Nervous and Sensory Systems
Understand:
1. The nervous system controls all body systems and functions
2. The sensory organ provide the means for all interaction with the world around us
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The structure of a neuron and how it functions.
The difference between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron.
The CNS is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
The CNS is the control center for the body.
The anatomical structure of the spinal cord.
The major regions of the brain and their functions.
The PNS is composed of spinal nerves and the outer lying nervous tissue.
The PNS serves as communication lines that link all parts of the body to the central
nervous system.
9. The 5 senses are directly connected with the nervous system.
10. The 5 sense are how we interpret the world around us.
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Diagram and label a neuron.
Distinguish between the function of the sensory neuron and the motor neuron.
Explain the difference between the CNS and the PNS.
Diagram the brain and label the region by function.
Unit 5: Cardiopulmonary System
Understand:
1. The cardiopulmonary system’s function is to deliver 02 and nutrients to the cells and
carry away waste products.
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The anatomical structure of the heart.
The major vessels traveling into and away from the heart.
The arteries carry blood away from the heart.
The veins carry blood toward the heart.
Blood components and their function.
The anatomical structure of the respiratory tract.
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchange in the lungs.
Capillaries are the location of exchange between the cardiopulmonary system and the
cells
Be able to:
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Create a model of the heart and label the various parts.
Trace the path of blood through the heart, lungs and body.
Compare the structure and function of the vessels.
Differentiate the components of the blood.
List the components of the respiratory system.
Diagram the exchange of gases within the lungs.
Diagram the exchange that occurs between the cardiopulmonary system and the cells
Unit 6: Digestive and Excretory Systems
Understand:
1. The digestive system processes food and water for the body by absorbing water and
breaking down food products into usable components.
2. The excretory system regulates the fluid levels in the body and processes waste for
elimination.
Know:
1. The anatomical structure of the digestive and excretory systems
2. The functions of the organ in each system.
Be able to:
1. Identify the various component of the digestive system.
2. Distinguish the parts of the excretory system.
3. Trace the path of food through the digestive system and explain what happens
through the course.
4. Describe the process by which the body removes nitrogenous waste.
Unit 7: Integumentary System
Understand:
1. The Integumentary system provides protection from the environment and aids in
thermal regulation.
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The layers of the skin.
Major functions of the skin.
The different accessory features of the Integumentary system.
The factors that determine skin color.
Be able to:
1. Diagram the layers of the skin.
Unit 8: Lymphatic and Immune System
Understand:
2. The lymph system assist with fluid regulation by collecting excess fluid from the
body.
3. The immune system defend the body from foreign bodies.
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The components of the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system collects fluid and returns it to the circulatory system.
The difference between an antibody and an antigen.
The components of the immune system.
The different types of an immune response.
The immune system works to fight off disease and invasion.
Be able to:
1. Diagram the parts and pathway of the lymphatic system.
2. Distinguish between adaptive and innate responses.
3. Explain how an antibody and an antigen protect the body.
Unit 9: Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
Understand:
1. Hormones drive growth and development
2. Species pass on their genetic information and adaptations to reproduce like kinds
3. Some adaptations enhance survival while other adaptations are detrimental to survival
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The location and function of the endocrine glands
The location and function of the reproductive organs
DNA contains the traits which are passed from parent to offspring
How traits are passed from parent to offspring
Certain traits are beneficial to the survival of the species and some are detrimental
Be able to:
1. Identify the correct location of the endocrine gland on an anatomical chart and
describe the function of each
2. Identify the location of the reproductive organs on an anatomical chart and describe
the function of each
3. Explain how traits are passed from parent to offspring
4. Determine what traits are beneficial and which are detrimental
5. Describe how adaptations change a species over long time periods