Study of the structure and function of the human body, including the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology: This topic provides the foundation of understanding the human body structure and function.
Cells and Tissues: This topic delves into the microscopic construction of tissues and organs, as well as the cellular functions and metabolism in the body.
The Skeletal System: This topic discusses the structure, composition, and function of bones, joints, and connective tissues.
The Muscular System: This topic focuses on the structure, functions, and movements of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
The Nervous System: This topic covers the structure, electrical and chemical signaling, and control of the body by the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
The Cardiovascular System: This topic describes the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and how they transport nutrients, oxygen, and waste throughout the body.
The Respiratory System: This topic focuses on the structure and function of the lungs and breathing processes.
The Digestive System: This topic covers the structure and function of the digestive organs and processes, including ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination of food and waste materials.
The Urinary System: This topic discusses the structure and function of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract, and the elimination of waste products.
The Endocrine System: This topic explains the structure and function of the endocrine glands and hormones, which regulate the body's metabolic, developmental, and reproductive processes.
The Reproductive System: This topic covers the structure and function of the male and female reproductive organs and processes, including fertilization, pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation.
The Immune System: This topic describes the structure and function of the immune cells and organs that protect the body against infections, diseases, and disorders.
Pathophysiology: This topic covers the study of abnormal body structures and functions that lead to diseases, injuries, and disabilities.
Therapeutic Interventions: This topic describes the medical, surgical, and rehabilitation interventions used to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases, injuries, and disabilities.
Research Methodology: This topic provides an overview of the scientific methods used to study Anatomy and Physiology.
Clinical Skills: This topic focuses on the development of clinical skills such as physical examination, patient assessment, and diagnosis.
Rehabilitation Techniques: This topic covers the use of rehabilitation techniques such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to promote functional recovery and independence following an injury or illness.
Pain Management: This topic describes the various types of pain and the methods of managing pain through pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
Special Populations: This topic focuses on the anatomical and physiological differences in the body systems of special populations such as children, elderly, athletes, and people with disabilities.
Health Care Systems: This topic provides an overview of health care delivery systems and the role of Anatomy and Physiology in health care.
Legal and Ethical Issues: This topic covers the legal and ethical issues in Anatomy and Physiology practice, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional boundaries.
Professional Development: This topic covers the development of professional skills and competencies in Anatomy and Physiology practice, including lifelong learning, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Gross anatomy: Study of the body’s structures that are visible to the naked eye.
Microscopic anatomy: Study of the body’s structures that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
Developmental anatomy: Study of the body’s structures and tissues as they develop from fertilization to adulthood.
Comparative anatomy: Study of the differences and similarities of the anatomical structures of different organisms.
Pathological anatomy: Study of the structural changes that occur in the body as a result of disease or injury.
Radiographic anatomy: Study of the body’s structures using medical imaging equipment.
Surface anatomy: Study of the external features of the body and how they relate to deeper structures.
Systemic physiology: Study of the functions of individual organ systems.
Cellular physiology: Study of the functions of cells and their individual components.
Molecular physiology: Study of the functions of molecules and how they interact within cells and organ systems.