SYLLABUS
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER – 1
Scope of Anatomy and Physiology. Definition of various terminology
CHAPTER – 2
Structure of Cell: components and its functions
CHAPTER – 3
Tissues of the human body: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular and Nervous tissues – their sub-types and characteristics.
CHAPTER – 4
a) Osseous system : structure and functions of bones of axial and appendicular skeleton
b) Classification, types and movements of joints, disorders of joints
CHAPTER – 5
Haemopoetic system
- Composition and functions of blood
- Process of Haemopoesis
- Characteristics and functions of RBC’s, WBC’s and platelets
- Mechanism of Blood Clotting
- Importance of Blood groups
CHAPTER – 6
Lymphatic system
- Lymph and lymphatic system, composition, function and its formation.
- Structure and functions of spleen and lymph node.
CHAPTER – 7
Cardiovascular system
- Anatomy and Physiology of heart
- Blood vessels and circulation (Pulmonary, coronary and systemic circulation)
- Cardiac cycle and Heart sounds, Basic knowledge of ECG
- Blood pressure and its regulation
CHAPTER – 8
Respiratory system
- Anatomy of respiratory organs and their functions.
- Regulation of respiration.
- Respiratory volumes and capacities ( definition)
CHAPTER – 9
Digestive system
- Anatomy and Physiology of GIT.
- Anatomy and functions of accessory glands.
- Physiology of digestion and absorption
CHAPTER – 10
Skeletal muscles
- Histology
- Physiology of muscle contraction
- Disorder of skeletal muscles
CHAPTER – 11
Nervous system
- Classification of nervous system
- Anatomy and physiology of cerebrum, cerebellum, mid brain
- Function of hypothalamus, medulla oblongata and basal ganglia
- Spinal cord-structure and reflexes
- Names and functions of cranial nerves.
- Anatomy and physiology of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system (ANS)
CHAPTER – 12
Sense organs - Anatomy and physiology of:
- Eye,
- Ear,
- Skin
- Tongue and nose
CHAPTER – 13
Urinary system
- Anatomy and physiology of urinary system
- Physiology of urine formation
- Renin - angiotensin system
- Clearance tests and micturition.
CHAPTER – 14
Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions)
- Pituitary gland
- Adrenal gland
- Thyroid and parathyroid gland
- Pancreas and gonads
CHAPTER – 15
Reproductive system
- Anatomy of Male and female reproductive system
- Physiology of menstruation
- Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
- Pregnancy and parturition
