Anatomy and Physiology Session 1

One look at classic anatomical sketches such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man, created from the artist’s meticulous observations of dissected cadavers, can inspire a deep interest in the body and how it works. Doctors and scientists continue to discover new information about how bodies function. This course surveys the human body’s immune, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems—paying special attention to cells and tissues. Keeping with the theme that structure dictates function, you’ll examine the systems individually and then explore their interconnectedness through readings, lectures, discussions, and labs, which culminate in the dissection of a fetal pig. As you develop an understanding of the intricacies of the human body, you’ll learn techniques employed in the health sciences.