BI 172 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

• Explain the concepts of homeostasis and positive and negative feedback
• Understand the terminology related to anatomical orientation, body regions and body cavities
• List the classes and explain the histological features of tissues
• Explain the histological structure and functions of the integumentary system
• Explain the histological features and functions of bones
• Name and locate the major bones of the human body
• Define the names of the important surface features of bones
• Explain the classifications of joints and the standard features of synovial joints
• Name and locate the major muscles of the human body
• Understand the terminology used to name muscles
• Explain the histological features and functions of nervous tissue
• Name, locate and describe the function of the major features of the central nervous system
• Describe the functions of the various nervous systems

• Cell biology and genetics

• Homeostasis and general orientation to anatomy (2 classes)
• Histology (2 classes)
• Integumentary system (2 classes)
• Bone tissue, skeletal system and joints (7 classes)
• Muscular tissue and muscular system (7 classes)
• Nervous tissue and central nervous system (7 classes)
• Exams (3 classes)