COLLEGE OF NURSING

ALLAMA IQBAL MEDICAL COLLEGE LAHORE

Anatomy
Course Syllabus
BSN (4 Year Degree Program) 1st Professional

Title(GEN 21) Anatomy 1- II

Total Credits Hours 3.0+ 3.0
Venue BSN 1stProfClassroom
Faculty Visiting Faculty
Ms. Roma Shehzadi

Course Description:
This course introduces learners to the structures and functions of the Human body.
Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology will provide a better Understanding and integration to
theoretical& clinical practice in nursing care situation.
Course Objectives:
On the completion of this course, the learners will be able to:
1. Describe the structure and function of various systems of the human body.
2. Discuss the role of homeostasis in maintaining normal body functioning.
3. Relate the basic anatomy & physiology concepts to the nursing care of clients
Teaching/Learning Strategies:
Dissection of animal cadaver, small group discussion, CD , quizzes, class activities,
self-study and viva practice.
Course Expectations:
1. Attend all lectures as per policy.
2. Pre-reading and preparation for each class.
3. Completion of quizzes and examination on due dates.
4. Participates actively in classes and tutorials

Evaluation Criteria:

Internal Assesment /Quiz 10%

Viva 45%
Written Exam Objective+Subjective 45%
Total 100% 100%
Course Outline
Wk Day/Date Units Content Faculty
 Define the term Anatomy &
03-7-2023 Physiology (A&P) RoomaShahzadi
04-7-2023  Understand the relationship RoomaShahzadi
between A&P
 Define level of organization of the
01
body
05-7-2023 Introduction to  Define anatomical position RoomaShahzadi
the Body as a  Define the body cavities. RoomaShahzadi
06-7-2023 Whole  Discuss body cavities and list the
organs lying within each cavity
02  Identify abdominal pelvic region & RoomaShahzadi
10-7-2023
quadrant
 Briefly discuss the importance of RoomaShahzadi
11-7-2023
abdomino pelvic quadrants and
12-7-2023  Describe the various body planes RoomaShahzadi
13-7-2023 Unit-I: Revision RoomaShahzadi
03 17-7-2023 Unit-1 Revision RoomaShahzadi
18-7-2023 Unit-I: Quiz RoomaShahzadi
19-7-2023  Homeostasis & Adaptation RoomaShahzadi
 Define the term homeostasis RoomaShahzadi
 Discuss the role of feedback
20-7-2023
Unit II: mechanisms in maintenance of
Homeostasis &  Homeostasis with examples.
04 Adaptation  Discuss the factors which effect RoomaShahzadi
24-7-2023
homeostasis
 Define feedback mechanism and its RoomaShahzadi
25-7-2023
components
Muharram Holidays
05 01-8-2023 Unit- II: Revision RoomaShahzadi
02-8-2023 Unit- II  Cell, Tissues & Membrane RoomaShahzadi
03-8-2023 Unit III: Quiz RoomaShahzadi
06 07-8-2023 Cell, Tissues &  Describe the structure and functions RoomaShahzadi
Membrane of a cell
08-8-2023  Discuss the process of cell division RoomaShahzadi
i.e. mitosis and meiosis.
 Briefly discuss the importance of RoomaShahzadi
09-8-2023
mitosis & meiosis
10-8-2023  Classify the tissues of the body on RoomaShahzadi
the basis of structure, location and
Function into the following four major
types.
 Epithelial tissue
 Connective tissue
 Muscle tissue
 Nervous tissue
07  Define skeletal system . RoomaShahzadi
14-8-2023  Discuss the structure, types and
functions of bone
 List the functions of the skeletal . RoomaShahzadi
15-8-2023
system
 Identify the bones of axial & RoomaShahzadi
16-8-2023
appendicular skeleton
Unit IV:  Describe the various markings on RoomaShahzadi
17-8-2023
The Skeletal the surface of bones
08 System Describe the bones of: RoomaShahzadi
21-8-2023  The skull
 The rib cage or chest
22-8-2023  Pectoral girdle and upper extremity RoomaShahzadi
23-8-2023  Pelvic girdle and lower extremity RoomaShahzadi
24-8-2023  Vertebral column RoomaShahzadi
09 28-8-2023  Review the Concepts RoomaShahzadi
29-8-2023  Female Pelvis RoomaShahzadi
10 30-8-2023 Unit-IV Quiz RoomaShahzadi
31-8-2023 Unit-IV Skill Lab RoomaShahzadi
06-09-2023
Defence Day

07-09-2023 Define the term joint. RoomaShahzadi

 Describe the common characteristic
12 features of a synovial [Link] of
Unit V: joints I.e.
The Joints  Fibrous
 Cartilaginous
 Synovial
 List the types of synovial joints.
13 Discuss the types of movements possible at RoomaShahzadi
13-09-2023 Unit V
synovial joints.
14-09-2023 Quiz RoomaShahzadi
Muscular System At the completion of this unit, learners will Visiting Faculty
be able to:
 Define the following terms fascia,
20-09-2023
epimysium perimysium,
 endomysium, tendons and
aponeurosis.
21-09-2023 Describe the location and function of major Visiting Faculty
muscles of:
 The neck
 The face
 The back
 The arms
 The legs
27-09-2023 Unit VII: Integumentary System (Skin, Nail & Hair) Ms. RoomaShahzadi
Integumentary Describe the structure of two layers of skin Ms. RoomaShahzadi
28-09-2023 System (Skin,  Epidermis
Nail & Hair)  Dermis
Briefly discuss the structure & function of
skin derivatives. Ms. RoomaShahzadi
 Sweat gland
15 04-10-2023
 Sebaceous gland
 Hair
Integumentary
 Nail
System (Skin,
Discuss the following functions of skin RoomaShahzadi
Nail & Hair)
 Protection
 Regulation of body temperature
05-10-2023
 Sensation
 Absorption
 Excretion
 Define blood and list its functions Visiting Faculty
 Describe the composition, sites of
Unit VIII  Production and functions of cellular
11-10-2023
16  Parts of blood and plasma Briefly
explain the ABO blood groups

Describe the location, structure and Visiting Faculty

functions of the heart and its great
The blood vessels.
12-10-2023 Cardiovascular Explain the structure and function of:
System  Arteries
 Veins &
 Capillaries
Discuss the blood flow through the heart Visiting Faculty
18-10-2023 Describe the structure and functional
features of the conducting system
Describe the principle events of a cardiac Visiting Faculty
The
cycle.
Cardiovascular
 Describe the following types of
System
17 19-10-2023 blood circulation:
 Pulmonary circulation
 Systemic circulation (coronary &
hepatic portal circulation).

25-10-2023 Unit-Viii Quiz Roma Shehzadi

26-10-2023 Unit IX The Lymphatic System Visiting Faculty
1. Define lymph & the lymphatic system
[Link] how lymph is formed
[Link] the organs of lymphatic system
18 Describe the general functions of the Visiting Faculty
01-11-2023 lymphatic system
Describe the lymph vessels & how lymph
The Lymphatic is returned to the blood vessels
System Visiting Faculty
Describe the structure and functions of the
02-11-2023 lymph nodes, nodules,
spleen and the thymus glands.

First Term Exam

06th November to 22nd November 2023

20 23-11-2023 Unit-Viii Review Class RoomaShahzadi

Define the digestive system and list its .RoomaShahzadi
functions.
Describe the anatomy & physiology of
21 29-11-2023
digestive organs.
Identify the various organs of digestive system
Unit X:
The Digestive
Discuss the role of accessory organs in RoomaShahzadi
System
digestion
Discuss digestion of food .
23 30-11-2023
Discuss the absorption of nutrients in the
digestive system
Discuss the process of defecation
Describe the structure and the function of RoomaShahzadi
Anatomy II
following The upper respiratory tract (Nose,
13-12-2023 Unit I
25 Pharynx, Larynx)
Respiratory
The lower respiratory tract (Trachea, Bronchial
System
tree, lungs)
Discuss the physiology of respiration by RoomaShahzadi
explaining the mechanism of Pulmonary
26 14-12-2023 Ventilation
Discuss nervous control of respiration 6.
Briefly discuss the lung volumes & capacities
28 20-12-2023 Unit II Urinary System Define the Urinary System. RoomaShahzadi
Urinary List the organs of Urinary system
System Discuss the location of the kidney. Discuss
kidneys in terms of external anatomy, gross
structure & microscopic structure.
Selective reabsorption & secretion involved in RoomaShahzadi
the formation of urine.
29 21-12-2023
Briefly discuss the role of kidney in
maintaining water and electrolyte balance
23-12-2023
30 To Winter Holidays
31-12-2023
 Define Nervous system. Visiting Faculty
 Identify the principle parts of the brain
Nervous
03-01-2024 i.e. Hind brain, Mid brain & Fore brain.
32 system
 Define Autonomic Nervous System
Unit III:
 Discuss the sympathetic and Para
sympathetic Nervous system.
Describe the structure of ear Visiting Faculty
Discuss the transmission of sound through the
04-01-2024
ear.
Describe eye in terms of:
Unit IV:
33  Structure related to vision
Special Senses:
 Accessory structures
Discuss image formation by describing
refraction, accommodation and constriction of
the pupil.
Visiting Faculty
Identify Endocrine glands and Endocrine
tissues present in the body
10-01-2024 Discuss types of Hormones, target cells, target
35
organ
Discuss the location and structure of pituitary
Unit V
gland.
Endocrine
System: Briefly discuss the structure & hormones of the Visiting Faculty
following glands
 Thyroid
36  Para Thyroid
11-01-2024
 Pineal
 Adrenal
 Pancreas
15-01-2024
To
37 Test Session
16-01-2024

38 17-01-2024 Unit VI: Define Reproductive System. Roma Shehzadi

Reproductive
18-01-2024 System Categorize the Male & Female Reproductive
organs into:
 Essential organs
 Accessory organs
Discuss the location and structure of Female
External Genitalia (VULVA) & Internal
Genitalia
Discuss the Female Reproductive Cycles
(ovarian and menstrual cycles)

22nd Jan
39 To10thFeb Send Up Exam
2024
41 15-02-24 Spot Check
44 21-02-24 Self Study
22-02-24 Grand Test
45 12-03-24 Final Exam Anatomy

References:

Ross,& Wilson. (2000) Anatomy & Physiology in Health & Illness.

Edinburgh: Churchill 8th Edition.

Tortora, G. J. (2000). Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology

(3rd ed). New York: Happer& Row.