Anatomy, Histology & Physiology

This course will provide the student with an introduction to histology, gross anatomy and physiology of the human body. All basic tissue types, including epithelium, connective tissue and its specialized forms, muscle and nerve will be discussed in detail. This will be followed by a review of the major organ systems, including heart, lung, kidney, hepatobiliary (liver and gall bladder), gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system. Students will be introduced to histology and microscopic identification of anatomic structures using a digital atlas. In conjunction, lectures will introduce the student to the early mechanisms of embryonic development with a focus on tissue patterning and functional mechanisms that give rise to the developing human form including the head and neck and teeth. Fall 3-5 Credit Hours