ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

About this Course

Course Description

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the human body, which they can apply within their respective fields of study. This is the first part of two courses on anatomy and physiology. Within this course, students explore various systems, gaining insight into their normal functions throughout each system. Particular emphasis is placed on how these systems contribute to maintaining homeostasis.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Demonstrate cooperative skills in a group based on the topics given. (PLO5, A3).
2 ) Describe the basic cellular and tissue structures, their properties and functions; integumentary, musculoskeletal, joints, respiratory and lymphatic system of the human body. (PLO1, C2).
3 ) Analyse the normal structures and functions to some clinical changes. (PLO2, C4).

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1. Body organization
1.2. Anatomical position
1.3. Anatomic planes
1.4. Directional terms
1.5. Introduction to medical terminology
1.6. Surface anatomy (regional highlights)
1.7. Body cavities and membranes
1.8. Organ systems

2.1. Cell structure and functions (organelles, membranes)
2.2. Transport across membrane
2.3. Gene expressions (nucleic acid, protein synthesis, DNA replication, chromosomes)
2.4. Cell division (cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis)
2.5. Histology, functions, locations and types of tissue
2.6. Tissue repair

3.1. Structure and functions of the integumentary system (skin, hair, nail)
3.2. Maintaining homeostasis: skin wound healing

4.1. Structure of bone
4.2. Histology and physiology of osseous tissue including bone formation, bone growth and bone repair
4.3. Axial skeleton (skull, hyoid bone, vertebrae, thoracic cage)
4.4. Appendicular skeleton (shoulder and pelvic girdle, upper and lower limbs)

5.1. Joints classification (synovial, fibrous, cartilaginous)
5.2. Types of movement at synovial joint
5.3. Selected joints of the body (TMJ, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle joint)
5.4. Factors affecting contact and range of motion at synovial joints

6.1. Histology of skeletal muscle tissue
6.2. Physiology of muscle contractions
6.3. Control of muscle tension
6.4. Cardiac muscle tissue
6.5. Smooth muscle tissue

7.1. Anatomy of the respiratory system
7.2. Physiology of respiration
7.2.1. Pulmonary ventilation
7.2.2. Transport of blood gases
7.2.3. Lung recoil, lung volume and lung capacities
7.3. Control of respiration
7.4. Exercise and respiration

8.1. Lymphatic cells, tissues and organs
8.2. Lymphatic vessels and lymph circulation
8.3. Immunity (cell-mediated and antibody-mediated)
8.4. Self recognition and self tolerance (autoimmune)

Our Instructor

NUR MAIZATUL AZRA BINTI MUKHTAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

NINA KETERINA BINTI HASHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Puncak Alam

TS. DR. NURHIDAYAH BINTI AB. RAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

FRANNELYA ANAK FRANCIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Samarahan

TS. DR. SITI NOR AIN BINTI SERI MASRAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Samarahan

MARLINA BINTI MOHD MYDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Anatomy and physiology are two closely related but distinct fields in the study of the human body:

Anatomy: Anatomy is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure and organization of living organisms. It involves the examination and description of the physical components and parts of organisms, such as tissues, organs, bones, and muscles. Anatomy is concerned with identifying and naming structures and understanding their relationships within the body. It can be further divided into gross anatomy (the study of larger, visible structures) and microscopic anatomy (the study of structures at the cellular and microscopic level).

Physiology: Physiology, on the other hand, is the study of how living organisms function and the various processes and mechanisms that occur within them to maintain life. It explores how different organs and systems work together to carry out essential functions like digestion, circulation, respiration, and homeostasis. Physiology seeks to understand the chemical and physical processes that underlie the functioning of the body.

Anatomy deals with the structure and form of living organisms, while physiology explores the functions and mechanisms that allow those structures to operate and sustain life. These two disciplines often complement each other in the study of biology and medicine, as a comprehensive understanding of the human body requires knowledge of both its structure and its functions.