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Basic Anatomy

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-806-189

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Course Description

10-806-189 BASIC ANATOMY ...examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)

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  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Apply anatomical terminology to the human body and its organization
  2. Describe the basic chemistry, structure and functions of the cell and its parts
  3. Describe the structure of the four main tissue types and their functions
  4. Examine the structure and function of the integumentary system
  5. Examine the structure and function of the muscular and skeletal systems
  6. Examine the structure and function of the nervous and sensory systems
  7. Examine the structure and function of the endocrine system
  8. Examine the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
  9. Examine the structure and function of the lymphatic and immune systems
  10. Examine the structure and function of the digestive system
  11. Examine the structure and function of the respiratory system
  12. Examine the structure and function of the urinary system
  13. Examine the structure and function of the reproductive systems