BIOL 250: Human Anatomy

by Yancy Aquino

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Gross and microscopic structure of the human body through lecture and laboratory study of dissections, histology slides, anatomy models, and prosected human cadavers. Primarily intended for Nursing, Respiratory Care, Allied Health, Surgical Technology, Kinesiology, and other health-related fields.

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Publisher
Skyline College
Subjects
Medicine
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CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Attribution Statement
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
  8. 1.1: Introduction
  9. 1.2: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
  10. 1.3: Structural Organization of the Human Body
  11. 1.4: Anatomical Terminology
  12. 1.5: Medical Imaging
  13. 2: The Cellular Level of Organization
  14. 2.1: Prelude to The Cellular Level of Organization
  15. 2.2: The Cell Membrane
  16. 2.3: The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
  17. 2.4: The Nucleus
  18. 2.5: Cell Growth and Division
  19. 3: The Tissue Level of Organization
  20. 3.1: Introduction to the Tissue Level of Organization
  21. 3.2: Types of Tissues
  22. 3.3: Epithelial Tissue
  23. 3.4: Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
  24. 3.5: Muscle Tissue
  25. 3.6: Nervous Tissue
  26. 4: The Integumentary System
  27. 4.1: Introduction
  28. 4.2: Layers of the Skin
  29. 4.3: Accessory Structures of the Skin
  30. 4.4: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
  31. 5: Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
  32. 5.1: Introduction
  33. 5.2: The Functions of the Skeletal System
  34. 5.3: Bone Classification
  35. 5.4: Bone Structure
  36. 5.5: Bone Formation and Development
  37. 5.6: Fractures - Bone Repair
  38. 6: Axial Skeleton
  39. 6.1: Introduction to the Axial Skeleton
  40. 6.2: Divisions of the Skeletal System
  41. 6.3: The Skull
  42. 6.4: The Vertebral Column
  43. 6.5: The Thoracic Cage
  44. 6.6: Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
  45. 7: The Appendicular Skeleton
  46. 7.1: Introduction
  47. 7.2: The Pectoral Girdle
  48. 7.3: Bones of the Upper Limb
  49. 7.4: The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
  50. 7.5: Bones of the Lower Limb
  51. 8: Joints
  52. 8.1: Introduction
  53. 8.2: Classification of Joints
  54. 8.3: Fibrous Joints
  55. 8.4: Cartilaginous Joints
  56. 8.5: Synovial Joints
  57. 8.6: Types of Body Movements
  58. 8.7: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
  59. 9: Muscle Tissue
  60. 9.1: Prelude to Muscle Tissue
  61. 9.2: Overview of Muscle Tissues
  62. 9.3: Skeletal Muscle
  63. 9.4: Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
  64. 9.5: Types of Muscle Fibers
  65. 9.6: Cardiac Muscle Tissue
  66. 9.7: Smooth Muscle
  67. 10: The Muscular System
  68. 10.1: Prelude to the Muscular System
  69. 10.2: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
  70. 10.3: Naming Skeletal Muscle
  71. 10.4: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
  72. 10.5: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
  73. 10.6: Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
  74. 10.7: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
  75. 11: The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  76. 11.1: Prelude to the Nervous System
  77. 11.2: Basic Structures of the Nervous System
  78. 11.3: Nervous Tissue
  79. 12: Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
  80. 12.1: Prelude Anatomy of the Nervous Tissue
  81. 12.2: The Central Nervous System
  82. 12.3: Circulation and the Central Nervous System
  83. 12.4: The Peripheral Nervous System
  84. 13: The Somatic Nervous System
  85. 13.1: Prelude to The Somatic Nervous System
  86. 13.2: Sensory Perception
  87. 14: The Autonomic Nervous System
  88. 14.1: Prelude to The Autonomic Nervous System
  89. 14.2: Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
  90. 14.3: Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
  91. 15: The Endocrine System
  92. 15.1: Prelude to the Endocrine System
  93. 15.2: An Overview of the Endocrine System
  94. 15.3: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
  95. 15.4: The Thyroid Gland
  96. 15.5: The Parathyroid Glands
  97. 15.6: The Adrenal Glands
  98. 15.7: The Pineal Gland
  99. 15.8: The Endocrine Pancreas
  100. 15.9: Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
  101. 16: The Cardiovascular System - Blood
  102. 16.1: Prelude to Blood
  103. 16.2: An Overview of Blood
  104. 16.3: Production of the Formed Elements
  105. 16.4: Erythrocytes
  106. 16.5: Leukocytes and Platelets
  107. 17: The Cardiovascular System - The Heart
  108. 17.1: Prelude to The Heart
  109. 17.2: Heart Anatomy
  110. 17.3: Cardiac Muscle
  111. 18: The Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
  112. 18.1: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System - Blood Vessels and Circulation
  113. 18.2: Structure of Blood Vessels
  114. 18.3: Circulatory Pathways
  115. 19: The Lymphatic and Immune System
  116. 19.1: Introduction
  117. 19.2: Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  118. 20: The Respiratory System
  119. 20.1: Prelude to the Respiratory System
  120. 20.2: Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
  121. 20.3: The Lungs
  122. 21: The Digestive System
  123. 21.1: Introduction
  124. 21.2: Overview of the Digestive System
  125. 21.3: The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
  126. 21.4: The Stomach
  127. 21.5: The Small and Large Intestines
  128. 21.6: Accessory Organs in Digestion- The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
  129. 22: The Urinary System
  130. 22.1: Prelude to the Urinary System
  131. 22.2: Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
  132. 22.3: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
  133. 22.4: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
  134. 23: The Reproductive System
  135. 23.1: Prelude to the Reproductive System
  136. 23.2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
  137. 23.3: Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
  138. 23.4: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  139. Back Matter
  140. Index
  141. Glossary
  142. Detailed Licensing