HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – THEORY
UNIT-1
1. Scope
of Anatomy and Physiology
Definition of various
terminologies
2. Structure
of Cell: Components and its functions
3. Tissues
of the human body: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous tissues – their
sub-types and characteristics.
4. Osseous
system: structure and functions of bones of axial and appendicular skeleton
Classification, types and movements of joints, disorders of joints
5. Haemopoietic
system
● Composition and
functions of blood
● Process of Hemopoiesis
● Characteristics and
functions of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
● Mechanism of Blood
Clotting
● Importance of Blood
groups
UNIT-2
6. Lymphatic
system
● Lymph and lymphatic
system, composition, function and its formation.
● Structure and functions
of spleen and lymph node.
7. Cardiovascular
system
● Anatomy and Physiology
of heart
● Blood vessels and
circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation)
● Cardiac cycle and Heart
sounds, Basics of ECG
● Blood pressure and its
regulation
8. Respiratory
system
● Anatomy of respiratory
organs and their functions.
● Regulation, and
Mechanism of respiration.
● Respiratory volumes and
capacities – definitions
9. Digestive
system
● Anatomy and Physiology
of the GIT
● Anatomy and functions
of accessory glands
● Physiology of digestion
and absorption
10. Skeletal
muscles
● Histology
● Physiology of muscle
contraction
● Disorder of skeletal
muscles
UNIT-3
11. Nervous
system
● Classification of
nervous system
● Anatomy and physiology
of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid brain
● Function of
hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal ganglia
● Spinal cord-structure
and reflexes
● Names and functions of
cranial nerves.
● Anatomy and physiology
of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system (ANS)
12. Sense
organs - Anatomy and physiology of
● Eye
● Ear
● Skin
● Tongue
● Nose
13. Urinary
system
● Anatomy and physiology
of urinary system
● Physiology of urine
formation
● Renin - angiotensin
system
● Clearance tests and
micturition
14. Endocrine
system (Hormones and their functions)
● Pituitary gland
● Adrenal gland
● Thyroid and parathyroid
gland
● Pancreas and gonads
15. Reproductive
system
● Anatomy of male and
female reproductive system
● Physiology of
menstruation
● Spermatogenesis and
Oogenesis
● Pregnancy and
parturition
HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY – PRACTICAL
1. Study
of compound microscope
2. General techniques for the collection
of blood
3. Microscopic examination of Epithelial
tissue, Cardiac muscle, Smooth muscle,
Skeletal muscle, Connective tissue, and
Nervous tissue of ready / pre-prepared
slides.
4. Study of Human Skeleton-Axial skeleton
and appendicular skeleton
5. Determination of
a. Blood group
b. ESR
c. Haemoglobin content of blood
d. Bleeding time and Clotting time
6. Determination of WBC count of blood
7. Determination of RBC count of blood
8. Determination of Differential count of
blood
9. Recording of Blood Pressure in various
postures, different arms, before and after
exertion and interpreting the results
10. Recording of Body temperature (using
mercury, digital and IR thermometers at
various locations), Pulse rate/ Heart rate
(at various locations in the body, before
and after exertion), Respiratory Rate
11. Recording Pulse Oxygen (before and
after exertion)
12. Recording force of air expelled using
Peak Flow Meter
13. Measurement of height, weight, and BMI
14. Study of various systems and organs
with the help of chart, models, and
specimens
a) Cardiovascular system
b) Respiratory system
c) Digestive system
d) Urinary system
e) Endocrine system
f) Reproductive system
g) Nervous system
h) Eye
i) Ear
j) Skin