Anatomy and Pathophysiology I
Overview
The fundamental subjects are designed for people with little knowledge of science, medicine, or paramedical disciplines, who want to acquire the essential basics in anatomy, physiology, pathologies, and etiological principles.
To fully assimilate these concepts, students should proceed at their own pace, chapter by chapter, alongside other courses in the program. This Anatomy and Pathophysiology I course is the first part of a three-part series. It may be exempted for healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.) upon presentation of credentials.
Included teaching methods:
- E-Learning courses: an interactive, motivating, and effective learning method.
- Printable course booklets
- Online exams
- Access to the student portal
- Videos and virtual library.
Course Content Description
STUDENT GUIDE
Teaching method and instructions
- How to use your E-learning platform
- Your teaching documents and tools
- Your PDF course manual*
- Clinical Case Studies (ECC)
- Your study time
- Deadlines and program duration
- Quizzes
- Assessments
- Professional and personal status
- Starting your study
- Plan your work schedule
- Objectives and course overview
- References
- Introduction
Chapter 1
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
The passive musculoskeletal system
- Osteology
- The bony framework
- The spinal column
- The skull and face
- The face
- The thorax
- The pelvis
- The upper limbs
- The lower limbs
- Bone marrow
- the joints
The active musculoskeletal system
- The muscular system
- The head and face
- The trunk muscles
- THE CHEST MUSCLES
- THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES
- The back muscles
- The shoulder girdle
- The lower limb
- The pelvic girdle
Dysfunction Interactions
- ARTHRITIS
- OSTEOARTHRITIS
- CERVICAL PAIN
- MUSCLE SORENESS
- JOINT CRACKING
- DECALCIFICATION
- SPRAIN
- GOUT
- OSTEOPOROSIS
- RICKETS & OSTEOMALACIA
- RHEUMATISM
- BURSITIS
- CONTRACTURES, SPASMS
- BACK PAIN
- HERNIA
- TENDINITIS
- TETANY
- INJURIES WITHOUT WOUNDS
- STIFF NECK
- Knowledge review
- Activity 1
CHAPTER 2
Descriptive approach to the cardiac system and blood circuits
The heart and arterial circulation
The arteries
- AORTA
- CAROTIDS
- SUBCLAVIANS
- INTERNAL MAMMARY
- AXILLARY ARTERY
- INTERNAL ILIAC
- TIBIAL and PERONEAL arteries
Blood
- Red blood cells
- Platelets and blood clotting
- White blood cells
Blood transfusion
The lymphatic system
- Lymph
Interactions, dysfunctions
- ANEMIA
- ANGINA
- ANGIOMA (Vascular nevus)
- ARTERITIS
- ATHEROSCLEROSIS
- CHOLESTEROL
- BRUISE
- EPISTAXIS
- DIZZINESS
- HEMORRHOIDS
- HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
- LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
- HEART FAILURE
- EDEMA
- ANGIOEDEMA
- PALPITATION
- PHLEBITIS
- THROMBOSIS
- VARICOSE VEINS
Knowledge review
- Activity 2
CHAPTER 3
GENITAL SYSTEM
Descriptive approach
Female genital system
- External female genital organs
- Internal female genital organs
- Reproductive organs
- Female genital physiology
- From puberty to menopause
Male genital system
- Male accessory sex glands
- External male genital organs
- Stages of male sexual life
Dysfunction Interactions
- FRIGIDITY
- IMPOTENCE
- METRITIS
- METRORRHAGIA
- PROSTATITIS
- STERILITY
Knowledge review
- Activity 3
CHAPTER 4
SKIN AND CUTANEOUS RECEPTORS
Introduction
Structure
Peculiarities and Functions of the skin and its appendages
- Temperature
- Protective role:
- Secretory role
- Immune role
- HAIR
- NAILS
- SWEAT GLANDS
- SEBACEOUS GLANDS
Interactions-dysfunctions
Conclusion
Knowledge review
- Activity 4
ANSWERS
