Human Body Structures and Functions

Human Body Structures and Functions is a one-credit course designed to help students develop a basic knowledge of the normal structure of the human body. The course uses an integrated approach for teaching medical terminology to the health care student by incorporating medical terminology into instruction regarding human body structures and functions and the diseases process.

Prior to taking this course all students should have completed Foundations of Health Science and should be in at least the 10th grade.  Students should have a baseline knowledge of each of the body system.  During this course, the student will add to the knowledge base they would have obtained during the Foundations course.

Major Topics Covered in this course:

• Anatomical Terminology
• Body Plane
• Body Cavities
• Body Regions
• Classification of major types of cells
• Classification of tissues
• Integumentary System
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Reproductive System
• Urinary System
• Endocrine System
• Immune System
• Disease/Disorders
• Treatments 
• Body Functions
• Body Structures

Course Fee: $25.00