Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Notes Review

Cerebral Arteries

• Major Cerebral Arteries:
  • Anterior cerebral artery
  • Middle cerebral artery
  • Posterior cerebral artery
• Importance: Knowing these arteries is crucial for understanding brain blood supply.

Anatomy PhD Focus

• Educational Journey: PhD in anatomy focuses on a specific topic.
  • Extensive coursework in anatomy.
  • Involvement in specific research projects, such as studying aneurysms.
• Medical Doctors with PhDs: Some MDs also hold PhDs; the combination is common in research settings.

Quiz Preparation and Review

• Upcoming Quiz: Announced a quiz on lung anatomy and blood vessels.
  • Previous quiz grades averaged around 7/10.
• Moodle Resources: Extended due dates for online quizzes; videos on respiratory anatomy available.
• Key Concepts to Review:
  • Spirometry and related lung anatomy concepts (trachea, bronchi).
  • Familiarize with carbonic acid (H2CO3) and its implications in respiration.

Lung Function and Anatomy

• Tidal Volume: Average resting tidal volume is 500 ext{ mL}.
• Residual Volume: Volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximum exhalation (approx. 1,200 ext{ mL}).
• Total Lung Capacity: Normal total lung capacity is 6,000 ext{ mL}.

Assessing Career and Education Pathways

• Healthcare Programs: Emphasis on timely applications to programs, e.g., PN program.
• Support Structures: Empowering students to begin applications even before all requirements are met.
• Review of Anatomy and Physiology: Importance of understanding terms and concepts in medical practice.

Blood Type Awareness

• Blood Types and Antigens: Understanding the importance of blood typing in medical emergencies and vaccinations.
  • Immune response triggered by antigens in blood which play a role in vaccinations and transfusions.

Anatomy Lab Practices

• Discussion around the anatomy lab final and practice questions highlighted anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Hormonal Gland Functions: Role of adrenal glands, thyroid glands, and pancreas in the regulation of bodily functions.

Common Misconceptions in Anatomy

• Entry Points of Organs: Common mislabeling of anatomical terms, such as 'hilum' for organ entry points.
• Respiratory System Functions: Understanding functions related to the respiratory system, such as gas exchange and respiration-monitoring practices.