STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Use appropriate terminology to analyze and describe how the parts of the body are organized and how they fit together as a functioning whole.

         A.      Define anatomical position.

         B.      Use anatomical terminology to describe body directions, regions, planes of section.

         C.      Describe and list contents of body cavities and abdominal regions.

 II.     Assess the concept of development as a biological process characterized by continuous modification and change.

         A.      Explain the processes behind fertilization, cleavage, blastocyst formation.

         B.      Explain the development and formation of the three germ layers and to indicate the tissues of the adult derived from these layers.

         C.      Explain the formation of the basic structural plan of the human during the embryonic period.

 III.    Analyze and describe how the integumentary system serves as a protective barrier.

         A.      Describe the structure and function of the appendages of the skin, including hair, sudoriferous, and sebaceous glands.

         B.      Identify bone markings and relate these structures to their function.

 IV.     Describe and analyze the nervous system as a communication center which integrates the body`s systems.

         A.      Explain how the development of major regions of the nervous systems relates to the adult form.

         B.      Describe and name the major regions of the adult central nervous system, including the protective coverings.

         C.      Describe and locate the portions of the ventricular system.

 V.      Analyze and describe how the cardiovascular system functions to circulate blood and its components.

         A.      Describe the orientation, location, and surface projections of the heart.

         B.      Describe the structure of the pericardium, heart wall layers, and the internal structure of the heart

         C.      Describe the pathway of blood flow through the heart with specific reference to the systemic and pulmonary circulations.

 VI.     Describe and analyze how the respiratory system serves as an air distributor and gas exchanger for the body.

         A.      Describe the anatomy and importance of bronchopulmonary segments.

         B.      Describe the structure and functions associated with the respiratory zone.

 VII.    Describe and analyze how the digestive system alters the chemical and physical composition of food so it can be absorbed and used by the body`s cells.

         A.      Describe the basic histological organization of the alimentary tract and note the specific regional variations.

         B.      List and describe the accessory digestive organs

 VIII.   Describe and evaluate the structures  of the urinary system and how they perform the process of producing and excreting urine.

         A.      Describe the location, coverings, and gross anatomy of the kidney.

         B.      Describe to internal anatomy and main blood vessels of the kidney.

 IX.     Evaluate the common general structure and function of male and female reproductive systems and how each system uniquely contributes to overall reproductive success.

         A.      Describe the boundaries and contents of the pelvic cavity.

         B.      Describe the structures compromising the pelvic diaphragm, and the structures

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Clinically Oriented Anatomy

         A.      Approaches to Studying Anatomy

         B.      Anatomicomedical Terminology

         C.      Anatomical Variations

         D.      Skin and Fascia

         E.      Skeletal Systems

         F.      Muscular Systems

         G.      Cardiovascular System

         H.      Lymphatic System

         I.      Nervous System

 II.     Thorax

         A.      Thoracic Wall

         B.      Thoracic Cavity and Viscera

 III.    Abdomen

         A.      Abdominal Cavity

         B.      Anterolateral Abdominal Wall

         C.      Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity

         D.      Abdominal Viscera

         E.      Thoracic Diaphragm

         F.      Posterior Abdominal Wall

 IV.     Pelvis and Perineum

         A.      Pelvis

         B.      Viscera of Pelvic Cavity

         C.      Perineum

 V.      Back

         A.      Vertebral Column

         B.      Muscles of the Back

         C.      Spinal Cord and Meninges

 VI.     Lower Limb

         A.      Bones of the Lower Limb

         B.      Fascia, Vessels, and Nerves of the Lower Limb

         C.      Organization of Thigh Muscles

         D.      Gluteal Region

         E.      Posterior Thigh Muscles

         F.      Popliteal Fossa

         G.      Leg

         H.      Foot

         I.      Joints of the Lower Limb

         J.      Posture and Gait

 VII.    Upper Limb

         A.      Bones of the Upper Limb

         B.      Superficial Structures of Upper Limb

         C.      Anterior Thoracoappendicular Muscles of the Upper Limb

         D.      Posterior Thoracoappendicular and Scapulohumeral Muscles

         E.      Axilla

         F.      Arm

         G.      Forearm

         H.      Hand

         I.      Joints of the Upper Limb

 VIII.   Head

         A.      Skull

         B.      Face

         C.      Scalp

         D.      Cranial Meninges

         E.      Brain

         F.      Orbit

         G.      Temporal Region

         H.      Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

         I.      Pterygopalatine Fossa

         J.      Nose

         K.      Ear

 IX.     Neck

         A.      Bones of the Neck

         B.      Fascia of the Neck

         C.      Superficial and Lateral Muscles of the Neck

         D.      Triangles of the Neck

         E.      Deep Structures of the Neck

         F.      Viscera of the Neck

         G.      Lymphatics in the Neck

 X       Cranial Nerves

         A.      Overview of Cranial Nerves

         B.      Olfactory Nerve (CNI)

         C.      Optic Nerve (CN II)

         D.      Oculomotor Nerve (CN III)

         E.      Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)

         F.      Trigeminal Nerve (CN V)

         G.      Abducent Nerve (CN VI)

         H.      Facial Nerve (CN VII)

         I.      Vestibulocochlear Nerve (CN VIII)

         J.      Glossopharyngeal Nerve (CN IX)

         K.      Vagus Nerve (CN X)

         L.      Accessory Nerve (CN XI)

         M.      Hypoglossal Nerve (CN XII