BIPH 6101 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Course Description

This course will emphasize a systemic view of the functional anatomy of the human body, anatomical locations, structure and function of the various systems of the body, physiological functions of the main components of each major system of the human body, organ systems and associated diseases. Teaching will consist of lectures, seminars and tutorials in order to provide students with ample opportunities and methods for engaging with the course material. Presentation of lectures will employ a variety of anatomical models, multimedia and interactive presentations. Although medical physics incorporates many different subfields, one of the central responsibilities of the Medical Physicist is to review patient treatment plans. As such it very important that students have not only a good understanding of human anatomy and physiology but are also able to identify structures on CT and MRI. This course will focus on the structures and functions of the human body’s organ systems.

Course Content

Content is divided into two areas mainly anatomy and physiology.

Anatomy:

Introduction to the course. Overview of the organisation of the human body cellular structure; Cell, cell division; Various types of tissues in the body; Musculoskeletal system;  principles of support and movement; axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, articulations; Introduction to the nervous system; Gross anatomy of brain; spinal cord; Sensory, motor and autonomic nervous system; Special senses; cardiovascular system: the heart, blood, major vessels; Upper and lower respiratory tract; Urinary system: kidneys.

Physiology:

Levels of organisation in the body; Complementarity of the structure and functions of body; Explain homeostatic control in the body; Biosignals and cell membrane; The structure and function of synaptic junctions including neuromuscular junction; Physiology of the different types of muscle tissues (skeletal, smooth, cardiac); Biophysical properties of muscle tissue, biological levers; Nervous control in the human body; Functions of brain; The sensory and motor tracts; Reflex arc; Integration of sensory, motor and autonomic nervous system;  Vision, disorders of visual system; Hearing; Smell; Taste; Functioning of the heart including regulation; Functioning of respiratory system-transport of gases; Lung function tests; Formation of urine; Counter current mechanism and concentration of urine; Role of kidney in acid base balance in body; Haemodialysis; Disorders of urinary system; 

Course Aims        

The goals and aims of this module are:

• To expose students to the specific terminology associated with this subject.
• To provide a basic understanding of the anatomical structures and the organisation of the human body.
• To reinforce and extend the students’ working knowledge of the human body and the interrelation between parts of the body.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Use accepted medical terminology for anatomical features and physiological processes.
2. Apply the anatomical terminology and concepts related to various systems of the human body e.g. muscular, skeletal and nervous systems toward clinical problem-solving.
3. Explain the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
4. Describe the major cavities of the body and the organs they contain.
5. Explain features of the human skeletal system
6. Evaluate different physiological systems of the body in terms of structure and basic functions
7. Explain how systems work together in maintaining homeostasis.

Assessment

Coursework                                     100%