Human Anatomy and Physiology

 

General Anatomy and Physiology - Animations and tutorials for each of the topics and systems in our class.

1. Part 1-Animations

2. Part 2-Animations

A comprehensive list of Internet Resources by topic:

1. Part 1-Resources

2. Part 2-Resources

3. This website has animated tutorials on 150 Health conditions

4. The Interactive Body includes information on both body and mind!

 

Human Body Systems                     

How is the human body is organized into systems?

What is homeostasis?

1. Web Anatomy- Use this website for each of the following systems.
2. The Virtual Body- Use this website for the Brain, Heart, Skeleton and Digestion.

The Nervous System and the Senses
The Nervous System                       

What are the functions of the nervous system?

How is a nerve impulse is transmitted?

 

Divisions of the Nervous System               

What are the functions of the central nervous system?

Describe the divisions of the peripheral nervous system.

1. The Virtual Body- Use this website for the Brain Book, The Brain Parts and Narrated Neurons Tutorials 
2. Cranial Nerves:Good outline of the cranial nerves. Individual nerve description and the location of nerves in the skull.
3. Explore the Brain and Spinal Cord:Detailed presentation of the Nervous System
4. Global Spinal Cord: Good information about spinal cord tracts with diagrams and descriptions.
5. Infectious Disease of the Central Nervous System: This site can be accessed from the three URLs listed above.
6. Neuroscience Tutorial (Washington University School of Medicine): Neuroanatomy tutorial.
7. Neurotutor: Neuroanatomy tutorial
8. The Human Brain: A Learning Tool: Covers lobes and gyri. This is a good interactive format with description and illustrations of the selected structures.
9. Atlas of Anatomy in Cross Section: The “Atlas of Anatomy in Cross section” (University of Iowa) has some excellent representations of the CNS.
10. Atlas of Human Anatomy (University of Iowa)
11. The “Atlas of Human Anatomy” has some excellent representations of nervous system structures taken from "Handbuch der Anatomie des Menschen" by Dr. Carl Ernest Bock:
12. The Visible Human Project: Images of body and different systems. A great site, but not dedicated specifically to neuroanatomy; but does have a good neuroanatomy component.

Brain

Peripheral Nervous System

1. Neurological Exam University of Utah School of Medicine
2. Nervous System Pathways Columbia University
3. Nervous System Pathways (cont.) Columbia University
4. Vagus Nerve Pathways Columbia University
5. Cranial Parasynpathetic Nerves Columbia University
6. Facial Muscle control by Knowlege Weavers
7. Control of eye muscles by Knowlege Weavers
8. Pain Pathways Bay Area Pain Medical Associates
9. Pathway Quizzes in Neuroanatomy (advanced) by Knowlege Weavers
10. Adrenocepter Classification Medmovie.com
11. 12 Cranial Nerves Wisconsin Online
12. Upper and Lower Motor Neurons Wisconsin Online
13. Comparison of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Gary Fisk, Ph.D.
14. Facial Nerves, etc. Columbia University
15. Three critical pathways including the Corticospinal Tract University of Utah School of Medicine
16. CN IX tutorial - glossopharyngeal nerve University of Utah School of Medicine
17. Orbit, autonomic innervation University of Utah School of Medicine
18. Crossed Extensor Reflex Life The Science of Biology
19. The Fight or Flight Response Genetics Science Learning Center
20. Ascending Sensory Pathways Becker Studio

The Senses                               

Name and Identify the five types of sensory receptors.

Ear, Equilibrium and Sound

1. Inner Ear Maculae BBC
2. Sense Web - University of Western Ontario by Tutis Vilis
3. Sound and the Ear by Gary G. Matthews
4. Hearing by Tutis Vilis
5. Balance by Tutis Vilis
6. Hair cell transduction channels by Gary G. Matthews
7. Anatomy of the Ear Wisconsin Online
8. Sense of Hearing Wisconsin Online
9. Sound Transduction Sumanas Inc.
10. Effect of Sound Waves on the Cochlea McGraw-Hill
11. Ear Structure Columbia University
12. Sound Transduction Cranial Nerves in Health and Disease, Linda Wilson-Pauwels

Eye and Light

1. How do the eyes move together? Canadian Medical Association
2. Anatomy of the Eye Macula.org
3. Label the Eye Diagram Arthur Harwood
4. Structure of the Eye Sumanas Inc.
5. Eye Muscle Action Simulation by UC Davis
6. Eye Tutorial
7. Many Aspects on Vision 800 Contacts
8. Eye Movements by Tutis Vilis
9. Visual Preception of Objects by Tutis Vilis
10. Visual Preception of Motion by Tutis Vilis
11. Eye Structure and Function by Tutis Vilis
12. Visual Cortex by Tutis Vilis
13. Streams for Visual Guided Actions by Tutis Vilis
14. Visual Pathways Sumanas Inc.
15. Rhodopsin's reaction to light by Gary G. Matthews
16. The Sense of Sight Wisconsin Online
17. Eye Orbit Columbia Education
18. Eye Movies (bottom of page) University of Utah School of Medicine
19. Online Eye Dissection: Virtual Eye Dissection. 
20. Online Cow Eye Dissection: This virtual eye dissection includes video of an actual cow eye dissection. 

Chemical Senses-Taste and Smell

1. Taste Animation BBC
2. The Sense of Taste Wisconsin Online
3. The Sense of Smell Wisconsin Online
4. Olfactory Receptor Stimulation BBC

Touch

1. Touch receptors by Tutis Vilis
2. Muscle Sense by Tutis Vilis

Drugs and the Nervous System             

Name the different classes of drugs that directly affect the nervous system.

How does alcohol effect the body?

1. The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology through the study of Addiction

Circulatory and Respiratory Systems       

The Circulatory System                    

ØIdentify the structure and functions of the human circulatory system.

ØWhat are the three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

ØWhat is blood pressure?

 

Blood and the Lymphatic System             

ØExplain the functions of red blood cells, whiter blood cells, and platelets.

ØDescribe the role of the lymphatic system.

 

The Respiratory System                    

ØIdentify the structures and the function of the respiratory system.

ØDescribe gas exchange and breathing.

ØHow does smoking affect the respiratory system?

 

þ  Review a brief overview of the Heart and Circulatory

þ  Review the Narrated Heart Website

 

Digestive and Excretory Systems

Food and Nutrition                        

ØHow does food provides energy?

ØDescribe the nutrients your body needs.

ØExplain how to use the Food Guide Pyramid.

 

The Process of Digestion                    

ØIdentify the structure and function of the digestive system.

• Find out how the digestive system works and explore some digestive diseases.
• What are the functions of the pancreas?

 

The Excretory System                   

ØName the organs of the excretory system.

ØHow do the kidneys help maintain homeostasis?

ØHow does kidney dialais work?

Endocrine System  

ØWhat are the functions of the endocrine system?

ØDescribe hormones and glands.

ØExplain how the endocrine system maintains homeostasis.

Human Endocrine Glands                   

ØIdentify the functions of the major endocrine glands.

 

Reproductive System

ØDescribe sexual development.

ØExplain the role of the male and female reproductive systems.

þFemale Reproductive Anatomy

þQuiz yourself on Female Reproductive Anatomy

þQuiz yourself on Male Reproductive Anatomy

ØIdentify the four phases of the menstrual cycle.

Fertilization and Development                 

ØDescribe fertilization.

ØState what happens during gastrulation.

ØDescribe the function of the placenta.

ØOutline the life cycle after birth.

þLife's Greatest Miracle Video Comapnion Website.  You can watch the entire program and other activities to help you learn about reproduction.

þWatch embryos from different animals develop

þStages of Pregnancy from the National Women's Health Information Center

þWatch this animated tutrial on In Vitro Fertilization-View standard or full screen versions.