Human Anatomy Online Lecture 1

Introduction

• Course Introduction: First online lecture for Human Anatomy.
• Lecture Format: Explanation of how online lectures will be conducted and differences from in-person lectures.
• Material and Notes:
  • Notes accessible for free via Google Docs.
  • Available on Canvas and can be saved to your Google Drive.
  • You can download and edit your notes but not the original notes.
  • Collaboration is encouraged (e.g., study partners).
  • Notes guide both lecture content and study focus.

Textbook and Resources

• Textbook Requirement: A textbook is required for the course.
  • Textbook images are used for quizzes; important for correct labeling.
  • Options: Physical or digital textbook.
• Figures in Notes: Not included due to copyright; students can add these to their notes if needed.

Lecture Structure

• Online lectures will be shorter than in-person lectures.
• Quizzes will follow lectures.

Human Anatomy Overview

Challenges in Learning Anatomy

• Two Main Impediments:
  1. Large amount of information.
  2. Terminology often in ancient Greek and Latin.

Terminology

• Useful Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms:
  • Linked resources to help understand anatomical terms.
  • Example: "Hematocytoblast" - breakdown of the term.

Approaches to Anatomy

• Understanding Anatomy:
  • Microscopic Anatomy: Study of cells and tissues.
    • Cytology: Study of cell structure and function.
    • Histology: Study of tissues.
• Gross Anatomy: Study of structures visible to the naked eye.
  • Often involves dissection.

Methods of Teaching Anatomy

• Regional Anatomy: Focuses on specific body regions.
• Systemic Anatomy: Focuses on systems (e.g., skeletal, muscular) across the body.
  • Provides a comprehensive understanding of interrelated body systems.

Other Branches of Anatomy

• Surface Anatomy: Relevant in healthcare.
• Developmental Anatomy and Embryology: Study of growth and development.
• Pathological Anatomy: Study of anatomical abnormalities.

Integration with Physiology

• Anatomy is taught with some physiology to aid understanding.
• Example: Understanding heart anatomy along with its function in blood flow.

Conclusion

• The aim is to help students retain important anatomy knowledge to understand physiology.
• Encouragement to focus on the most relevant aspects for practical understanding.