Arellano University of Pasay

Jose Abad Santos Campus

3058 Taft Avenue, Pasay City

COLLEGE OF NURSING

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Course Outline

Reference: Marieb, Elaine N., RN, Ph. D, Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 7th ed, 2003
(Textbook and Laboratory Manual)

Week 1: (5 hrs Lecture)

The Human Body: An Orientation
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
Levels of Organization
Maintaining Life
Homeostasis
The Language of Anatomy
Biochemistry: The Chemical Composition of Living Matter
Inorganic Compounds
Organic Compounds
The Cell
Anatomy of a Generalized Cell
Cell Physiology
Body Tissues
Epithelial Tissue Summary only
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nervous Tissue
Wound Healing
Skin and Body Membranes
Classification of Body Membranes
Integumentary System

Week 2: (3hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Skeletal System
Bones: An Overview
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Joints

Week 3: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Muscular System
Overview of Muscle Tissues
Microscopic Anatomy Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Activity
Muscle Movements, Types and Names
Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles

Week 4: Prelims (Departmental: Written and Move Exams)

Week 5: (5 hrs Lecture)
Nervous System
Organization of Nervous System
Nervous Tissue: Structure and Function
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System

Week 6: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

Special Senses
The Eye and Vision
The Ear: Hearing and Balance
Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

Week 7: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

Endocrine System
The Endocrine System and Hormone Function
The Major Endocrine Organs
Other Hormone-Producing Tissues and Organs

Week 8: Midterms (Departmental: Written and Move Exams)

Week 9: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Cardiovascular System
The Heart
The Blood Vessels

Week 10: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

Physiology of Circulation
Blood Pressure
Pulses
Body Mass Index
Blood
Composition and Functions of Blood
Hemostasis
Blood Groups and Transfusions

Week 11: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Respiratory System
Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Respiratory Physiology
Respiratory Disorders
The Digestive System
Anatomy of the Digestive System
Functions of the Digestive System

Week 12: Semifinals (Departmental: Written and Move Exams)

Week 13: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive Functions
Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
Female Reproductive Functions and Cycles
Mammary Glands
Pregnancy
Week 14: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)
The Urinary System
Kidneys
Urinary Tract
Fluid, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Week 15: (3 hrs Lecture/2 hrs Lab)

The Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Other Lymphoid Organs
Body Defenses
Non-specific Body Defenses
Specific Body Defenses: The Immune System

Week 16: Finals (Departmental: Written and Move Exams)

Prepared By:

Jhason John J. Cabigon, MD

Anatomy & Physiology
College of Nursing

Reviewed By:

Arlene Blaise T. Cortez, RN, MAN, Ed. D

Dean, College of Nursing
Arellano University, JAS Campus