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SS1001:
Structural and Functional Human Anatomy
Course Description:
Functional anatomy deals with the various systems of the body and the part each plays in
physical performance, health and fitness.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the different structures of the human anatomical system systems.
Explain the functions of each anatomical system.
To relate anatomical systems to the promotion of health, fitness and physical
performance.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Functional Anatomy
Objectives and Rationale of the module
Structural Organisation of Human Body
Cell structure and function
Common Terms in Anatomy
Cardiovascular System (Plowman & Smith Chap Four)
Macro and micro anatomy of the heart,
contraction of the heart,
cardiac cycle, blood pressure
Heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output
Vascular system: Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins,
blood, blood volume
Respiration System
Structure of pulmonary system, mechanics of breathing, respiratory circulation, minute
ventilation, measurement of static and dynamic lung
Regulation of pulmonary ventilation
Gas exchange and transport and acid base balance
Digestive System
Overview of the Structure and Function of Digestive Tract
Oral Cavity
Pharynx and Oesophagus
Stomach, pancreas and liver
Small and Large intestine
Nutrition and Nutrients
Endocrine System
General characteristics of endocrine system
Hormone action
Control of Hormonal secretion
About various Glands and Pancreas
Stress and Health
Introduction of Skeletal-Muscular System
Bone Tissue, function of skeletal system
Bone development, growth, modelling, remodelling, skeletal adaptations to exercise,
skeletal injuries
Types of muscles
Macroscopic and microscopic structure of skeletal muscle and muscle fibre
Myofilaments and muscle fibre contraction
Types of muscular contractions
Skeletal- Muscular System –Upper Extremity
Names of bones and selected prominent features
Identification of major muscles and muscles groups, attachments and functions
Articulations at shoulder, elbow and wrist
Common Injuries
Skeletal- Muscular System –Lower Extremity
Names of bones and selected prominent features
Identification of major muscles and muscles groups, attachments and functions
Articulations at hip, knee and ankle
Common Injuries
Skeletal- Muscular System –Trunk and Spinal Column
Names of bones and selected prominent features
Identification of major muscles and muscles groups, attachments and functions
Intervertebral articulations: Axial Skeleton, Vertebral Column, Thoracic Cage, Shoulder
girdle
Common injuries
The Nervous System (Plowman & Smith, Chap 20, 485 – 497, and handouts)
Organisation of central and peripheral nervous system
Structure of motor neuron, types of receptors
Neural control of muscle contraction
Reflex control of movement
Volitional control of movement
Course Assessment:
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination
Course Textbook:
40%
60%
1. Marieb, N Elaine (2000). 6th Edition. Essentials of Human Anatomy
& Physiology, Benjamin/Cummings Science Publishing.
2. Thompson, CW and Floyd, RT (2001). 14th Edition. Mannual of
Structural Kinesiology, McGraw Hill.
References Materials: Plowman, S A & Smith, D L (2003) 2nd Edition. Exercise Physiology
for Health, Fitness and Performance, Allyn and Bacon.