Relational Anatomy and Physiology 1 BHSC 1130

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of cytology and histology and how they relate to the structure and function of tissues, organs and organ systems.
• Describe the anatomy and relational anatomy of structures that comprise and are located within the following body regions: the head, the spine, the neck, the thorax, and the upper extremity.
• Head: (a) Skull (b) Cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, cranial nerves (c) iii. Cerebral vessels, ventricular system, meninges
• Spine: (a) Vertebral column (b) Spinal cord and spinal nerves
• Neck: (a) Compartments and fascial layers of the neck (b) Muscles of the neck (c) Cervical vessels, digestive, respiratory and endocrine structures
• Upper Extremity: (a) Bones, joints, muscles vasculature, innervation
• Thorax: (a) Bones, joints and muscles of the thoracic cage (b) Heart and great vessels (c) Thymus (d) Respiratory tract and lungs
• Describe the relevant physiology of the following organ systems directly pertaining to the anatomical structures listed above:
• Integumentary system
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Cardiovascular system
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system

Effective as of Winter 2023