ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Course Description
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and
recognize any deviation from normal health in order to render effective nursing services.

General Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Describe in general the structure and functions of the human body.
2. Describe in detail the structure and functions of the different organs and systems in the human body.
3. Apply the anatomical and physiological principles in the practice of nursing.
Total Hours – 90
Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
I Define and Introduction to anatomical terms 4 Lecture cum Short answer
spell various organization of the human body Discussions. questions
anatomical terms. a) Anatomical terms
b) Systems and cavities of the human Explain using Objective type
body charts
Record book
II. Describe different Introduction to the detailed 6 Lecture cum Short answer
organs of the structure of the body Discussions. questions
body, systemic a) The cell: Structure, reproduction
function and their and function Explain using Objective type
inter-relationship. b) Tissues including membranes microscopic
and glands : types, structure and slides, Skeleton
functions and torso
c) Body cavities and their contents
III Describe the Blood 6 Lecture cum Short answer
composition of a) Composition and formation of Discussions. questions
blood and its blood
functions. b) Functions of blood Explain using Objective type
c) Blood clotting, blood grouping and microscopic
slides Essay type
cross matching
d) Blood products and their use.
Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
Demonstration of
blood grouping
and cross-
matching, Hb
estimation
IV. Describe the The Circulatory System 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Heart : Structure, functions discussions. questions
functions of heart including conduction system and
and blood vessels cardiac cycle Explain using Objective type
b) Blood vessels : Types, charts, models
and specimen Essay type
Structure and position
c) Circulation of blood
d) Blood pressure and pulse
V. Describe structure The Lymphatic system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
and functions of - Structure and function of lymph discussions.
lymphatic system vessels, Lymph nodes and Objective type
lymph circulation, lymphatic Explain using
tissue - spleen and thymus charts and models Essay type
VI. Describe the The Respiratory system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) The structure and functions of discussions.
functions of respiratory organs Objective type
respiratory b) The physiology of respiration Explain
using charts Essay type
system c) Characteristics of normal
respiration and deviation. and models,
specimens
Demonstration of
spirometry
VII. Describe the The Digestive system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
function of alimentary tract and is accessory Objective type
digestive system organs. Explain using
charts, models Essay type
b) The process of digestion,
absorption and metabolism of food and videos
constituents.
VIII. Describe the The Excretory system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
functions of kidney, ureters, urinary Objective type
organs of bladder, and urethra Explain using
charts, slides Essay type
Excretory system. b) Formation and composition of
urine. models and
c) Fluid and electrolyte balance videos
d) Structure and functions of the skin.
e) Regulation of the body
temperature.
Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
IX. Describe the The Endocrine system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and - The structure and functions of discussions.
functions of the pituitary, thyroid, Objective type
endocrine glands. parathyroid Explain using
and adrenal glands, pancreas (islets charts and models Essay type
of Langerhans), ovaries and testes
X. Describe the The Reproductive system 8 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
functions of female reproductive system Objective type
male and female b) Process of menstrual cycle, Explain using
charts, videos, Essay type
reproductive reproduction and menopause
system and c) Structure and functions of breasts models and
accessory organs specimens
d) Structure and functions of the male
reproductive system
e) Reproductive health
XI. Describe the The nervous system 10 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Types of nerves- structure discussions.
functions of and functions Objective type
Nervous system. b) Brain and cranial nerves. Explain using
c) Spinal cord and motor and charts and models Essay type
sensory pathways of the spinal
cord, autonomic nervous system.
XII. Describe the The sense organs 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue discussions.
function of b) Physiology of vision, hearing, Objective type
sensory organs smell, touch, taste and equilibrium. Explain using
charts, videos and Essay type
models
XIII. Describe the The Skeleton 8 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Formation and growth of bones discussions.
functions of b) Tendons, ligaments and cartilages Objective type
skeletal system. Explain using
c) Classification of bones, joints Essay type
charts, models
d) Joint movement
and skeleton
e) Axial and appendicular skeleton
XIV Describe structure The Muscular System 6 Lecture cum Short answer
and functions of a) Type, structure and functions discussions.
Muscular system. of muscle Objective type
b) Origin, Insertion, and action of Explain using
charts, slides and Essay type
muscles
models