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BIOL 250: Human Anatomy
Gross and microscopic structure of the human body through lecture and laboratory study of dissections, histology slides, anatomy models, and prosected human cadavers. Primarily intended for Nursing, Respiratory Care, Allied Health, Surgical Technology, Kinesiology, and other health-related fields.
- Author
- Yancy Aquino
- Publisher
- Skyline College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC-SA
- Language
- EN
Contents· 132 sections
- 01: An Introduction to the Human Body
- 1.01: Introduction
- 1.02: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
- 1.03: Structural Organization of the Human Body
- 1.04: Anatomical Terminology
- 1.05: Medical Imaging
- 02: The Cellular Level of Organization
- 2.01: Prelude to The Cellular Level of Organization
- 2.02: The Cell Membrane
- 2.03: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
- 2.04: The Nucleus
- 2.05: Cell Growth and Division
- 03: The Tissue Level of Organization
- 3.01: Introduction to the Tissue Level of Organization
- 3.02: Types of Tissues
- 3.03: Epithelial Tissue
- 3.04: Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
- 3.05: Muscle Tissue
- 3.06: Nervous Tissue
- 04: The Integumentary System
- 4.01: Introduction
- 4.02: Layers of the Skin
- 4.03: Accessory Structures of the Skin
- 4.04: Diseases Disorders and Injuries of the Integumentary System
- 05: Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
- 5.01: Introduction
- 5.02: The Functions of the Skeletal System
- 5.03: Bone Classification
- 5.04: Bone Structure
- 5.05: Bone Formation and Development
- 5.06: Fractures - Bone Repair
- 06: Axial Skeleton
- 6.01: Introduction to the Axial Skeleton
- 6.02: Divisions of the Skeletal System
- 6.03: The Skull
- 6.04: The Vertebral Column
- 6.05: The Thoracic Cage
- 6.06: Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
- 07: The Appendicular Skeleton
- 7.01: Introduction
- 7.02: The Pectoral Girdle
- 7.03: Bones of the Upper Limb
- 7.04: The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
- 7.05: Bones of the Lower Limb
- 08: Joints
- 8.01: Introduction
- 8.02: Classification of Joints
- 8.03: Fibrous Joints
- 8.04: Cartilaginous Joints
- 8.05: Synovial Joints
- 8.06: Types of Body Movements
- 8.07: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
- 09: Muscle Tissue
- 9.01: Prelude to Muscle Tissue
- 9.02: Overview of Muscle Tissues
- 9.03: Skeletal Muscle
- 9.04: Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
- 9.05: Types of Muscle Fibers
- 9.06: Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- 9.07: Smooth Muscle
- 10: The Muscular System
- 10.01: Prelude to the Muscular System
- 10.02: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles Their Fascicle Arrangement and Their Lever Systems
- 10.03: Naming Skeletal Muscle
- 10.04: Axial Muscles of the Head Neck and Back
- 10.05: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- 10.06: Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- 10.07: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
- 11: The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- 11.01: Prelude to the Nervous System
- 11.02: Basic Structures of the Nervous System
- 11.03: Nervous Tissue
- 12: Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
- 12.01: Prelude Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
- 12.02: The Central Nervous System
- 12.03: Circulation and the Central Nervous System
- 12.04: The Peripheral Nervous System
- 13: The Somatic Nervous System
- 13.01: Prelude to The Somatic Nervous System
- 13.02: Sensory Perception
- 14: The Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.01: Prelude to The Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.02: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 14.03: Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
- 15: The Endocrine System
- 15.01: Prelude to the Endocrine System
- 15.02: An Overview of the Endocrine System
- 15.03: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
- 15.04: The Thyroid Gland
- 15.05: The Parathyroid Glands
- 15.06: The Adrenal Glands
- 15.07: The Pineal Gland
- 15.08: The Endocrine Pancreas
- 15.09: Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
- 16: The Cardiovascular System - Blood
- 16.01: Prelude to Blood
- 16.02: An Overview of Blood
- 16.03: Production of the Formed Elements
- 16.04: Erythrocytes
- 16.05: Leukocytes and Platelets
- 17: The Cardiovascular System - The Heart
- 17.01: Prelude to The Heart
- 17.02: Heart Anatomy
- 17.03: Cardiac Muscle
- 18: The Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
- 18.01: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
- 18.02: Structure of Blood Vessels
- 18.03: Circulatory Pathways
- 19: The Lymphatic and Immune System
- 19.01: Introduction
- 19.02: Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- 20: The Respiratory System
- 20.01: Prelude to the Respiratory System
- 20.02: Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
- 20.03: The Lungs
- 21: The Digestive System
- 21.01: Introduction
- 21.02: Overview of the Digestive System
- 21.03: The Mouth Pharynx and Esophagus
- 21.04: The Stomach
- 21.05: The Small and Large Intestines
- 21.06: Accessory Organs in Digestion- The Liver Pancreas and Gallbladder
- 22: The Urinary System
- 22.01: Prelude to the Urinary System
- 22.02: Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
- 22.03: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
- 22.04: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
- 23: The Reproductive System
- 23.01: Prelude to the Reproductive System
- 23.02: Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
- 23.03: Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
- 23.04: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems