Introduction to Anatomy

Introduction to the respiratory system notes. Notes includes the functions and organization of the respiratory system. The upper respiratory system: nose and nasal cavity; the pharynx - the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx. The lower respiratory system: the larynx- the cartilages and ligam...

Introduction to the musculoskeletal system. Skeletal system: bones - shape, functions, structure, by method of formation, location, blood supply; joints - fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial. Muscle system: skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle.

Introduction to the cardiovascular system. The heart: orientation, right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. Nerve supply: parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation. Blood vessels: inferior and superior vena cava, aorta, pulmonary artery and vein, varicose veins. Cardiovascular d...

Introduction to the gastrointestinal system. The oral cavity, the tongue- tongue papillae. Salivary glands - parotid, sublingual, submandibular. The pharynx: the swallowing process. The oesophagus, the stomach- parts of the stomach, blood supply, nerve supply and stomach relations. The small intesti...

Introduction to the urogenital System. The urinary system: kidneys - internal structure and blood supply, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra - male and female. Male reproductive (genital) system: testes, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, spermatic cord, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland and t...

Introduction to the endocrine system. Notes include the major endocrine glands and organs containing endocrine tissue, the hormones the glands release and the effects of those hormones on the body. The notes also include the endocrine disorders, prostaglandins and the feedback control of hormone rel...

Introduction to radiology. Types of imaging techniques: x-rays, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology- angiogram, angioplasty and venogram. Computer tomography (CT scan); Ultrasound and Magnetic Resosance Imaging (MRI scan).