AHU-FON-NUR-CS-ACD—03
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aysheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Department: Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Course Title: Anatomy
Course Number: (0901102)
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Course Year Level: First year
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Academic Year: 2015/2016
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Course Description
Knowledge of human's anatomy is fundamental to the most basic care nurses provide to their
clients. This course will focus on the structure and histology of various human body systems
Clearly present anatomic & histological consideration, more emphasis will be on cellular and
tissue level of organization.
General Learning Objectives
1. Help student integrate related concepts
2. Understand the relationship between anatomical & histological structures and their
functions.
3. Help the students to use anatomical & histological terminology confidently.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy of body systems
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Specific Learning Objectives
Cognitive:
1. Define anatomy, levels of body organization, basic anatomical terminology, control of
homeostasis, Abdominopelvic regions & quadrants.
2. Discriminate between the different tissues levels
3. Understand the structure of the skin and its accessory structures
4. Understand the structure, histology, bone formation, & Bone growth.
5. Differentiate between the different types of bones and joints
6. Demonstrate understanding of the types of muscle tissue, microscopic anatomy of
skeletal muscle fibers, neuromuscular junction, motor unit, types of skeletal muscle
fibers, cardiac muscle tissue, and smooth muscle tissue.
7. Understand how skeletal muscle produce movements, how skeletal muscles are named,
and principal of skeletal muscle.
8. Discuss the structure, organization & histology of nervous system
9. Discuss spinal cord anatomy, its protective structures, and the external and internal
anatomy of the spinal cord & spinal nerves.
10. Understand the structure of the brain
11. Compare between somatic and autonomic nervous system
12. Understand the structure of the heart
13. Understand the structures & functions of blood vessels
14. Discuss the lymphatic system & lymphatic circulation
15. Understand the structure of respiratory system
16. Understand the structure of digestive system
17. Understand the structure of urinary system
18. Understand the structure of reproductive system
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Psychomotor:
1. Highlight the practical application of anatomical & histological concept to student’s
career choices.
2. Apply knowledge of normal structure and function of human body in nursing care
practice
3. Apply the knowledge of structure and function of human body in future to carry out
procedures
Affective:
1. Appreciate the knowledge of structure and function of human body
Instructional Resources
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Online Data Base.
Library Resources
Textbook, CDs, Journals.
Audiovisual Materials.
Flipcharts, videotapes, audiotapes, photos
Human anatomy models
Overhead projector
Teaching & Learning Methods
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Lectures / Discussion
PowerPoint slides
Case Study Analysis
Collaborative and participatory methods (role play, group discussions, case studies,
workshops, brainstorming, presentations)
Demonstration and practice.
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Princess Aysheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Evaluation Scheme
Expected Date
First Exam
Percentage
25%
Second Exam
25%
Final Exam
40%
Participation and
Attendance
10%
Course Contents
Topic
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introduction: Chapter 1; page: 1-21
Definition of anatomy, levels of body organization, Basic anatomical
terminology Control of homeostasis, Abdominopelvic regions & quadrants.
Tissues level of organization: Chapter 4; page: 107-137
Cell junction, epithelial tissue, connectives, muscle tissue & nervous tissue.
Membrane epithelial membrane synovial membrane
The integumentary system (The skin): Chapter 5; page: 144-157
Structure of the, skin, Accessory structures of the skin & Types of skin.
The skeletal system- Bone tissue: Chapter 6; page: 171-182
Structure of bone, histology of bone tissues, Bone formation & Bone growth.
The skeletal system- The axial skeleton: Chapter 7; page: 194-224
Type of bones, Bone surface markings, skull, Hyoid bone & vertebral
column.
The skeletal system- Appendieular skeleton: Chapter 8; page: 231-251
Pectoral (shoulder) girdle, upper imb (extremity), Pelvic (hip) girdle,
comparison of female and male leves, Comparison od pectoral ans pelvic
girdles & lower limb (extremity).
Lecture
1&2
3, 4 & 5
6&7
8&9
10, 11&
12
13, 14&
15
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First Examination
Joints: Chapter 9; page: 253-272
Joint classification, Types of movements at synovial joints, selected joints of
the body.
Muscle tissue: Chapter 10; page: 290-298; 302,208-209; 312-316
Type of muscle tissue, Microscopic anatomy of skeletal muscle fibers,
neuromuscular junction, motor unit, Types of skeletal muscle fibers, cardiac
muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue.
The muscular system: Chapter 11; page: 425-397
How skeletal muscle produce movements, How skeletal muscles are named,
Principal of skeletal muscle.
Nervous tissue and Homeostasis: Chapter 12; page: 403-413
Structure, organization & histology of nervous tissue (neurons & neuroglia),
Gray & white matter.
Spinal cord and spinal nerves: Chapter 13; page: 440-458
Spinal cord anatomy, protective structures, external and internal anatomy of
the spinal cord & spinal nerves.
Second Examination
The brain and cranial nerves: Chapter 14; page: 473-514
Brain organization, protection & blood supply protective coverings,
cerebrospinal spinal fluid, brainstem, cerebellum, diencephalons & cerebrum,
functional organization of cerebra cortex, cranial nerves.
The autonomic nervous system: Chapter 15; page: 524-543
Comparison of somatic and autonomic nervous system, anatomy of
autonomic motor pathways. Structure of sympathetic & parasympathetic
divisions.
The cardiovascular system
The heart: Chapter 20; page: 695-711
Location of the heart; pericardium & layers of the heart wall; chambers of the
heart; fibrous skeleton of the heart, Heart valves & circulation of blood;
Cardiac muscle tissue & conduction system.
The cardiovascular system
Blood vessels: Chapter 21; page: 736-743, 758, 791-972
Structures & functions of blood vessels of blood vessels, arteries, arterioles,
capillaries, venules, veins, Anastomoses, blood distribution; circulatory
routes: systemic circulation, hepatic portal circulation, pulmonary circulation,
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18& 19
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24, 25,
26, 27 &
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29 & 30
31, 32 &
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34 & 35
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Fetal circulation.
18 The cardiovascular system
The Lymphatic system: Chapter 22; page: 804-814
The Lymphatic system & lymphatic circulation, Lymphatic organs and
tissues.
19 The respiratory system: Chapter 23; page: 846-863
Respiratory system anatomy nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs.
20 The digestive system: Chapter 24; page: 895-934
Layers of the Gl tract, Neural innervation of the Gl tract; mouth, pharynx,
esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver & gallbladder, small & large intestines.
21 The urinary system: Chapter 26; page: 992-1003
Anatomy & histology of the kidneys, External & internal anatomy of the
kidneys, blood & nerve supply of the kidneys, nephron.
22 The reproductive system
Male reproductive system: Chapter 26; page: 1056-1068
Scrotum, testes, sperm, reproductive system ducts, spermatic cord &
accessory sex glands, penis.
Female reproductive system: Chapter 24; page: 1070-1083
Ovaries, Uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, perineum, mammary gland.
Final Examination
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36 & 37
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41 & 42
References, Textbook
Title
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
Author(s)
Tortora & Derrickson
Publisher
Year
Edition
2006
11th edition
Book Website
Recommended
Textbooks:
 Principles of Human Anatomy, 10 th edition Tortora, 2006.
 Anatomy and physiology in health and illness, 10th edition,
Wauughand Grant 2006.
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Princess Aysheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Student Responsibilities and Academic Conduct:
There are a number of expectations to achieving the goals of this course and successfully
passing the Anatomy course. They include:
A. Attendance: Your success in this class will depend on regular attendance and punctuality.
1. Attendance is expected at every class, for those who miss more than 15% of lecture
hours with or without acceptable excuse will be dismissed from the course.
2. If class is missed, students should get missed information from lecture from a
classmate. Instructors will not provide missed information.
3. In the case of a critical life event, homework, quizzes, and exams may be made up, at
the discretion of the faculty.
B. Reading:
1. Reading of textbook assignments should be done before the topic is presented in class
to ensure a basic understanding of the topic before lecture.
C. Active Participation in class discussions:
1. Active participation is important to successful learning. You will be encouraged to join in
on class discussions, share relevant experiences, and ask questions. Emphasis is placed on
practicing English in order to promote English fluency.
STUDENT CONDUCT
1. Meet the course teacher at the posted office hours or by appointment.
2. Avoid cheating, academic misconduct, fabrication, and plagiarism. Such behaviors will
lead to disciplinary action as described in the students’ handbook.
3. Cell phones are required to be turned off during class time.
4. Students are expected to participate in an orderly manner. Students whose behaviors
distract from the learning process will be asked to leave for the day and will count as an
absence. This includes talking during class time
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