Human Anatomy Laboratory Textbook

Part 1 Some fundamentals: anatomical terminology; body cavities and membranes; organ systems - rat dissection. Part 2 Cells and Tissues: microscopy; basic cell structure; mitosis; epithelial tissues; connective tissues; the integument. Part 3 The skeletal system: the skeletal plan; the skull; the vertebral column and thorax; the appendicular skeleton; articulations. Part 4 The skeletal muscles: muscle tissue; muscle structure; body movements; cat dissection - skin removal; head and neck muscles; trunk and shoulder muscles; upper extremity muscles; abdominal and pelvic muscles; lower extremity muscles. Part 5 The nervous system: nerve tissue; the spinal cord, spinal nerves and reflex arcs; the neuromuscular junction; brain anatomy - external; brain anatomy - internal; the eye; ear; the histology atlas. Part 6 Metabolic support: the blood; the heart; the arteries and veins; foetal circulation; the lymphatic system and the immune response; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the urinary system. Part 7 Endocrines and reproduction: the endocrine system; the reproductive system; histology self-quizzes; laboratory reports; appendices.