Course contents:
Anatomy:
1. The human body – Introduction Anatomical Nomenclature & body planes Life span of a human being
2. Structural and functional organization, Terminology and body plan
3. Systematic Anatomy
4. Basic organization of the body
5. Major tissue types - Skin
6. The structure of the hypodermis, dermis and epidermis.
7. Superficial fascia and deep fascia
8. The Musculoskeletal System: Origin, insertion & prime movers of Muscles, Bones, Joints & its movements
9. The process of bone ossification. Growth, Remodeling and repair
10. Main features of the skull including all views, Shape and regions of vertebral column
11. The Nervous System (CNS, PNS, ANS)
12. Body cavities, Membranes, Organs and Organ systems
13. Sense Organs
14. The structure of a neuron, nerve, nerve tract, nucleus, and ganglion.
15. The components of a reflex arc and synapse
16. Cerebrospinal fluid and its circulation.
17. Various cranial nerves
18. Brain & Spinal Cord
19. The Cardiovascular System.
20. Pulmonary System
21. Circulatory System
22. Blood Vessels
23. Major arteries and veins and the body areas, they supply
24. Lymphatic System
25. The Respiratory System
26. The Genito-Urinary System
27. The Endocrine System
28. The Digestive System & GIT System
29. Exposure to Anatomy Lab
Course contents:
Physiology:
1. Understanding of the cell biology, molecular cell mechanisms.
2. Regulation of the human body and physiological integration of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis
3. Musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary systems
4. Physiology of Brain
5. Body temperature and its regulation
6. Function of Respiratory System
7. Function of Digestive System & GIT
8. Function of Circulatory System
9. Function of Lymphatic System
10. Function of Reproductive System
11. Function of Endocrine System
12. Basic concepts of physiological control mechanisms, function
13. Neural & hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms
14. Immune, reproductive, and endocrine organ system
15. Physiology of Blood
16. Functions of the bones
17. Function of Muscles
18. Function of Joints
19. Integumentary System
20. Functions of the skin, hair, glands and nail
Lab Work:
During study of this course, emphasis should be given on applied aspects, like recognizing different normal anatomical structures and physiology etc, covered in the respective semester.
