ANATOMY II (HUMAN) BSC112

Human Anatomy - Learn via Correspondence - Study Human Sciences

• study human anatomy by distance learning
• achieve your goals with supported learning
• add more to your understanding from introduction to human biology
• work in health related industries or progress to further education
• can be part of diploma courses or as credit in undergraduate studies 

Duration:  100 hours

Course Contents

There are 7 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Cytology - Common Organelles & Structures, Specialised Organelles & Structures and the Anatomy of Cellular Division
2. Surface Anatomy - Anatomy, Terminology, Surface Anatomy, Superficial Structures, Features and Markings and Practical Use of Surface Anatomy
   
3. Systemic Anatomy I - Systemic Anatomy, the Integumentary System, the Nervous System, the Cardiovascular System and the Renal System
   
4. Systemic Anatomy II - the Endochrine System, the Immune System, the Male Reproductive System and the Female Reproductive System.
   
5. Regional Anatomy I - Regional Anatomy, Musculature, Bone, Vasculature and Miscellaneous, the Cranial Cavity, the Thoracic Cavity and the Abdominopelvic Cavity.
   
6. Regional Anatomy II - the Upper Extremities and the Lower Extremities
   
7. Radiographic and Diagnostic Anatomy - Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Anatomy
   

This course assumes a general background knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, equivalent to Human Biology IA or similar.  An additional textbook is not required, however if you wish to purchase one please contact the school for advice.  This course is specifically concerned with Anatomy and there is very limited discussion of physiology.  Our companion course, Physiology II may be taken following this module to enhance your understanding of this subject area.

What qualification will I achieve for completing this course? 

This is an individual module course. The individual module courses are 100 hour long usually and can be taken on their own or as part of a larger program of study.

If you wish to take an individual module course as a stand alone course, you can elect to sit an optional exam at the end of it.

If you successfully pass the exam and all assignments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment. You can take examinations at a time and location to suit you. If you enrol, you will be sent further information on how to arrange examinations at the end of the course.

If you do not wish to take the exam, you will receive a Course Completion letter when you have passed all assignments.

There is an assignment at the end of each lesson. So for example, if an individual module course contains ten lessons, you will need to complete ten assignments. Assignments can be sent to us via email, post or fax.

Other qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas etc may require examinations to be taken as part of the overall assessment process.

You can find further information on the examinations process by clicking on the “Enrolment” link above.

You can find further information on other courses by clicking on the “Courses” link above.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE

• Describe the importance of the following structures of the eye: eyelids, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
• What structures form the oral cavity? Briefly describe their importance.
• Using the internet or other reference material, outline and describe otitis media and its causes.
• Besides the eyes, ear, and mouth – what other structures can be studied without a microscope ? List at least ten.
• Using the internet or other reference material, describe the three basic functions of the nervous system that are necessary to maintain homeostasis.
• Using reference materials or the internet, distinguish between grey and white matter and describe where they are found and their differences.
• Using the internet or other reference material define the following:  resting membrane potential, depolarization, repolarization, polarized membrane, nerve impulse, depolarized membrane, repolarized membrane, and refractory period.
• List and describe the structure of the four principle parts of the brain.
• Compare and contrast neurons and neuroglia, describing both structure and function
• List the names and locations of the principal body cavities and their major organs.
• List the names and locations of the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions.
• In which quadrant would you feel the pain from appendicitis?  From an inflamed liver or gallbladder problems?  Problems with the sigmoid colon?  Problems with the spleen?
• Using the internet or other reference materials find a sample image of the listed medical imaging techniques.

In this course.....

Before we investigate the gross anatomical structures of the body, it is important to understand the individual units that make up all tissues; cells. Many vital processes occur in the cell. Different cells have different structures, numbers of organelles and so on, to enable them to perform their specific functions. These cells together form tissues which in turn group to form organs and organ systems that combine different cell types to enable systems to perform coordinated functions.

In order to investigate systemic and regional anatomy later in the course, it is first important that we look at the microscopic anatomy of cells. We will start by discussing common organelles and structures, before examining some of the specialised structures found in some cell types.

The study of the human body can be divided into specific fields, one of which is anatomy. Anatomy is the study of structure, how parts of the body are sized and shaped and how they interact with each other, as well as the tissues that form them. It does not consider how parts of the body function; what they do, this is the field of physiology.

Anatomy is and was the starting point of scientific investigation of the human body. Without an understanding of structure we cannot fully understand function, for it is the structure and interrelation of body parts that permits their function. In order to study anatomy, it is important to understand the different medical/scientific terms that are used to indicate location, relationship, components, numbers and so on. Key terms are listed in the following tables, some will be familiar, but should be reviewed along with new terms, to ensure you are able to fully understand this course.

More Information on ACS Distance Education and our courses

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Sample Course Notes

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What learning method should I choose?

We offer three learning methods – e-learning, correspondence and online. If you are not sure which is the right choose for you, then click on the “Enrolment” box above, then “Learning Methods.”

How Long will it take to complete the course?

This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.

Longer courses will obviously take longer. You can find more information on the length of time required and so on the “Enrolment” box, then selecting “Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.”

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Human Anatomy - Home Study Course - Affordable Learning

• essential for in-depth learning about human anatomy
• lessons include surface anatomy, regional and systemic anatomy and radiographic anatomy, and cytology.
• talk with tutors and course writers as you study
• work as a sports coach, physiotherapist, nurse, teacher...  

 This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101.