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Course Overview

• All materials for the class can be found in lectures, recordings, and lab guidelines.

• Weekly structure includes:

  • Lab activities

  • Homework assignments

  • Discussions

  • Weekly quizzes

Online Lab Component

• The class is fully online, including lab portions.

• Deadlines for labs and homework are set for the Tuesday following each week.

• Pre-lab Videos: Must be watched before engaging in virtual labs, available via expansion link.

Virtual Labs

• Utilizes McGraw-Hill Connect for virtual labs.

• Instructors provided activation codes during orientation; do not pay for additional access as it’s covered by tuition.

• Issues with activation codes should be directed to course instructors.

Weekly Assignments and Due Dates

• Check the Canvas calendar for assignment due dates; e.g., Week 1 discussion and homework are due by January 7.

• Classes operate on Pacific Time, clarify due times accordingly.

Homework and Resources

• Homework via Connect takes approximately 1-1.5 hours.

• Supplementary textbooks, including OpenStax, may be used for additional resources.

• Quizzes primarily focus on lab content, with occasional overlap from homework.

Course Structure

• The content will be organized by:

  • Introduction to basic concepts in anatomy and physiology.

  • Chapters cover:

    • Chapter 1: Orientation to Anatomy

    • Chapter 2: Chemistry

  • Following chapters will delve deeper into specific systems such as tissues, organs, and organ systems.

Anatomy vs Physiology

• Anatomy: The structure of the body.

• Physiology: The function of the body.

• Importance of understanding how structure influences function (e.g., stomach’s structure supports its digestive function).

Organization of the Body

• Atoms: Smallest unit of matter.

• Molecules: Atoms combine to form these.

• Cells: The smallest unit of life, composed of organelles.

• Tissues: Groups of similar cells functioning together, which lead to the formation of organs.

• Organ Systems: Groups of organs working together (e.g., digestive system).

Types of Tissue

• Epithelial Tissue: Covers and lines organs.

• Connective Tissue: Connects different parts of the body (e.g., blood).

• Muscle Tissue: Facilitates movement.

• Nervous Tissue: Involved in communication via nerves.

Anatomical Terminology

• Directional Terms: Definitions for describing locations in the body:

  • Medial: Towards midline; Lateral: Away from midline.

  • Proximal: Closer to point of attachment; Distal: Further from point of attachment.

  • Superior: Towards head; Inferior: Towards feet.

  • Anterior: Front; Posterior: Back.

  • Superficial: Near the surface; Deep: Further into the body.

Body Planes

• Sagittal Plane: Divides body left and right.

• Transverse Plane: Divides body top and bottom.

• Frontal (Coronal) Plane: Divides body front and back.

Body Regions and Cavities

• Quadrants: Divisions into four parts (e.g., upper left quadrant).

• Regions: More specific divisions that include terms like umbilical, lumbar, hypogastric.

• Cavities:

  • Dorsal Cavity: Contains cranial and spinal cavities.

  • Ventral Cavity: Contains thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

Homeostasis

• Concept of maintaining internal balance despite external changes.

• Negative Feedback: Main mechanism for maintaining homeostasis (negates change).

• Positive Feedback: Less common, amplifies change (e.g., childbirth).

• Body regulates variables such as temperature, pH, and glucose levels.

• Use these notes to prepare for quizzes, assignments, and lectures.

• Ensure all lab materials and codes are ready before starting virtual labs.