The Cardiovascular system distributes blood and nutrient fluid throughout the body. It consists of the vasculature: arteries and veins; and the pump: the heart.
The Endocrine system consists of a diverse group of tissues that release hormones directly into the blood. The endocrine hormones are chemical signals that are released in tiny amounts but circulate throughout the body and cause profound effects wherever their receptors are found.
The Gastrointestinal system is essential to maintaining life. Specifically, the digestive system takes in food, breaks it down into nutrient molecules, absorbs these molecules into the blood stream, and then rids the body of the indigestible remains.
From the moment of inception, we constantly undergo change as our bodies mature into adults. This section discusses basic embryology, fetal growth, ossification, maturation and congenital pathologies.
Numerous anatomical structures support our central nervous system. This section discusses key components found between the top of your scalp to the bottom of your clavicles.
The locomotor system, also known as the musculoskeletal system, provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body. It is composed of the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissues that support and bind tissues and organs together.
The nervous system is a highly organized network of billions of neurons and even more neuroglia. The two main subdivisions of the nervous system are the central nervous system (CNS), and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Pelvic anatomy includes a wide range of structures. This module will discuss reproductive anatomy, the lower GI tract, bones, nervous system and blood supply of the pelvic region.
The respiratory system is the integrated system of organs involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. The respiratory system includes the nose, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea, bronchi, and the lungs.
The urogenital system describes the reproductive organs as well as the urinary system of the body. These anatomical structures are often grouped together due to their common embryological origin, pathways and proximity.
The following are videos made by Dr. Carr, former head of the Education Program in Anatomy. They are a tad dated in their production but the content and explanation are second to none. These videos include information on systems that are not even covered in your regular lectures.
