Lecture Objectives:
1) understand anatomic terminology and be able to use this terminology in conversation with other health care professionals
2) understand the osseous system of the body, be able to identify prominent bony landmarks and be able to visualize the anatomic relationships of the various bones to each other
3) understand the classification of the joints of the body and be able to discuss the anatomy of the major joints of the body
4) know the major muscles of the body, be able to tell their origins, insertions, innervations, and actions
5) know the derivation of a spinal nerve and the branches of a typical spinal nerve
6) discuss the major plexuses of spinal nerves and the tissues innervated by each of the peripheral branches of these plexuses
7) know the basic components of the brain and brain stem and their functions
8) know the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, origin of the preganglionic neurons, locations of the postganglionic neuron cell bodies, tissues innervated, response of tissues innervated, neurotransmitters associated with the ANS, and the location and function of the receptors of the ANS.
9) understand the concept of dual innervation by the ANS and contrast the ANS to the somatic nervous system
10) know the anatomy of the heart, blood flow through the heart, and the major branches off the aorta
11) know the anatomy of the Circle of Willis
12) know the vascular anatomy of the blood supply to the upper and lower limbs and understand what a portal system is
Lab Objectives :
1) to introduce the student to the concepts taught in lecture and to give "hands on" experience
2) to show the student the anatomic structures discussed in lecture
3) to support lecture and allow an open forum for the students to ask questions about the material covered in lecture
4) to give quizzes over the material covered in lecture and lab and to test the student’s knowledge and visual recognition and cognitive skills