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Anatomy-I&II HEC Curriculum 

Anatomy I, II HEC,UHS, Curriculum, Course Outline, Syllabus

BScN, BSN, Syllabus, Anatomy I, II, HEC Curriculum, BScN 1st Year, Anatomy Course Outline, Anatomy Syllabus, Anatomy Outline, Anatomy Nursing Curriculum.

Subject Semester Hours 

     In the 136 Credit hour program ,the 3 theory  Credit hours for both Anatomy I and Anatomy II there is no lab or clinical hours needed for this course.

Course Description

    This course introduces learners to the structures and functions of the
human body. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology will provide a better
understanding and integration to theoretical & clinical practice in nursing
care situation. 

Course Objectives 

    On the completion of this course, the learners will be able to: 

1. Describe the structure and function of various systems of the human
body. 

2. Discuss the role of homeostasis in maintaining normal body
functioning. 

3. Relate the basic anatomy & physiology concepts to the nursing care of
clients.

Anatomy I

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Topics

1.    
 

Unit I: Introduction to the Body as a Whole

Define the term Anatomy +Understand the relationship between
A&P

2.    
 

Define level of organization of the body+Define anatomical
position

3.    
 

Describe the various body planes +Define the body cavities.

4.    
 

Discuss body cavities and list the organs lying within each
cavity+Identify abdominal pelvic region & quadrant

5.    
 

Identify the organs present in Nine (9) abdominal pelvic regions+Briefly
discuss the importance of
abdominal pelvic quadrants and regions

6.    
 

Unit II: Cell, Tissues & Membrane :

Describe the structure and functions of a cell+Discuss the
process of cell division i.e. mitosis and meiosis. 

7.    
 

Briefly discuss the importance of mitosis & meiosis + Classify
the tissues of the body on the basis of structure, location and function into
the following four major types

8.    
 

Epithelial tissue + Connective tissue

9.    
 

Muscle tissue + Nervous tissue

10.  

Unit III: The Skeletal System

Define skeletal system+Discuss the structure, types and functions
of bone

11.  

List the functions of the skeletal system + Identify the bones of
axial & appendicular skeleton

12.  

Describe the various markings on the surface of bones + Describe
the bones of:

13.  

The skull+Vertebral column+The rib cage or chest

14.  

Pectoral girdle and upper extremity + Pelvic girdle and lower
extremity +Briefly discuss the difference between male & female pelvis.

15.  

Unit IV: The Joints

Define the term joint + List three types of joints
+Fibrous+Cartilaginous+Synovial 

16.  

Describe the common characteristic features of a synovial joint.

17.  

List the types of synovial joints + Discuss the types of movements
possible at synovial joints.

18.  

Unit V: The Muscular System

Define the following terms fascia, epimysium perimysium,
endomysium, tendons and aponeurosis 

19.  

Describe the location and function of major muscles of: The
neck+The face

20.  

The back + The arms+The legs

21.  

Unit VI: Integumentary System (Skin, Nail & Hair)

Describe the structure of two layers of skin: Epidermis,Dermis

22.  

Briefly discuss the structure of skin derivatives: Sweat
gland,Sebaceous gland,Hair,Nail

23.  

Unit VII: The Cardiovascular System

Define blood and list its structure Describe the composition,
sites of cellular parts of blood and plasma

24.  

Explain the structure of: Arteries,Veins &Capillaries

25.  

Describe the location, structure 
of the heart and its great blood vessels+Discuss the blood flow
through the heart

26.  

Describe the structure features of the conducting system of the
heart

27.  

Describe the following types of blood circulation: Pulmonary
circulation+Systemic circulation (coronary & hepatic portal circulation)

28.  

Unit VIII: The Lymphatic System

Define lymph & the lymphatic system + Identify the structure of
organs of lymphatic system

29.  

Describe the structure of the lymph nodes, nodules, spleen and
the thymus glands.

30.  

Unit IX: The Digestive System

Describe the anatomy organs + Discuss the role of accessory organs
in digestion

31.  

Discuss Structure Of: Mouth,Stomach,Small intestines,Large
intestines

Anatomy II

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Topics

1.    
 

Unit I: Respiratory System:

Describe the structure of following: The upper respiratory tract
(Nose, Pharynx, Larynx)

2.    
 

The lower respiratory tract (Trachea, Bronchial tree, lungs)

3.    
 

Unit II: Urinary System:

List the organs of Urinary system +Discuss the location of the
kidney+Discuss kidneys in terms of external anatomy, gross structure &
microscopic structure.

4.    
 

Discuss the structure and functions of”Ureters, Urinary
bladder, 
Urethra

5.    
 

Unit III: Nervous System:

Briefly discuss organization of Nervous system+Describe the
structure of Neuron and neuroglia  

6.    
 

Define nerve & its types +Identify the principle parts of the
brain i.e. Hind brain, Mid brain & Fore brain

7.    
 

Describe the three meninges covering the brain & spinal
cord +Identify the ventricles of the brain.

8.    
 

Describe the structure of cerebrum in terms of: Lobes (sulci and
gyrus)

9.    
 

Discuss the structure of: Brain stem (Mid brain, pons &
medulla oblongata) ,Cerebellum

10.  

Discuss the general & gross sectional structure of the spinal
cord +Describe reflex arc.

11.  

Discuss the distribution of the spinal nerves and spinal plexus.

12.  

Discuss the cranial nerves in terms of: Central
connection,Peripheral connection,Functions

13.  

Unit IV: Special Senses:

Describe the structure and function of ear

14.  

Describe eye in terms of: Structure related to vision +Accessory
structures

15.  

Unit V Endocrine System:

Define Endocrine system +Identify Endocrine glands and Endocrine
tissues present in the body

16.  

Discuss the location and structure of pituitary gland.

Briefly discuss the structure, function & hormones of the
following glands : Thyroid,Para Thyroid

17.  

Pineal, Adrenal,Pancreas

18.  

Unit VI: Reproductive

Categorize the Female Reproductive organs into: Essential
organs,Accessory organs

19.  

Discuss the location and structure of Female External Genitalia
(VULVA)+Describe the location, Structure of Female Internal Genitalia

20.  

Categorize the male reproductive organs into: Essential
organs +Accessory organs

21.  

Location and structures involved in the male reproductive system.

22.  

Describe the structure and function of testis and accessory
organs.

 Recommended Books 

1. Guyton, A. C. (2001). Medical Physiology (10th ed) Washington:
Kirokawa.
 2. Tortora, G. J. (2000). Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology
(3rd ed). New York: Happer & Row. 
3.Ross, & Wilson. (2000) Anatomy & Physiology in Health & Illness.
Edinburgh: Churchill 8
th Edition
.