This document outlines the syllabus for a course on human anatomy and physiology. It introduces the topics as the study of the structure and function of the human body. The syllabus covers 12 chapters on major body systems including: skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, nervous, sensory organs, digestive, and reproductive. It also includes the endocrine system and elementary tissues. Each chapter describes the key concepts and components to be addressed regarding the structure and function of each system.

1. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
By-
Mrs. Sonali R. Chintamani
ASST. PROF.
M. Pharm ( Pharmacology)
MBA (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
PhD (PURSUING)
REGISTERED PATENT AGENT
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2. WHAT IS HAP?
• ANATOMY: Anatomy is the branch of biology
concerned with the study of the structure of
organisms and their parts.
• Anatomy refers to the internal and external
structures of the body and their physical
relationships
• PHYSIOLOGY: Physiology refers to the study of
the functions of those structures.
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3. SYLLABUS
CHAPTER - 1
• Scope of Anatomy and
physiology
Definition of various terms
used in Anatomy.
Structure of cell, function
of its components with
special reference to
mitochondria and
microsomes.
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4. CHAPTER – 2
Elementary tissues:
Elementary tissues of
the body, i.e.
1. Epithelial Tissue
2. Muscular Tissue
3. Connective Tissue
4. Nervous Tissue
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5. CHAPTER – 3
Skeletal System:
1. Structure and function of
Skelton
2. Classification of joints
and their function
3. Joint disorders.
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6. CHAPTER – 4
Cardiovascular System:
1. Composition of blood, functions of blood elements.
2. Blood group and coagulation of blood.
3. Brief information regarding disorders of blood.
4. Name and functions of lymph glands.
5. Structure and functions of various parts of the heart
6. Arterial and venous system with special reference to
the names and positions of main arteries and veins.
7. Blood pressure and its recording.
8. Brief information about cardiovascular disorders.
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7. CHAPTER – 5
Respiratory system:
1. Various parts of
respiratory system and
their functions
2. Physiology of
respiration
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8. CHAPTER – 6
Urinary System:
1. Various parts of urinary
system and their
functions,
2. Structure and
Functions of Kidney.
3. Physiology of urine
formation.
4. Pathophysiology of
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9. CHAPTER – 7
Muscular System:
1. Structure of skeletal
muscle
2. Physiology of muscle
contraction
3. Names, positions,
attachments and
functions of various
skeletal muscles.
4. Physiology of
neuromuscular junction.
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10. CHAPTER – 8
Central Nervous System:
1. Various parts of central
nervous system,
2. Brain and its parts,
functions and reflex
action
3. Anatomy and physiology
of automatic nervous
system
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11. CHAPTER – 9
Sensory Organs:
Elementary knowledge of
structure and functions
of the organs of
Taste
Smell
Ear
Eye
Skin
Physiology of pain
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12. CHAPTER – 10
Digestive System:
Names of various parts
of digestive system
and their functions.
Structure and functions
of liver,
Physiology of digestion
and absorption.
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13. CHAPTER - 11
Endocrine System:
Endocrine glands and
Hormones
Location of glands, their
hormones and functions.
1. Pituitary
2. Thyroid
3. Adrenal
4. Pancreas
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14. CHAPTER – 12
Reproductive system:
Physiology and Anatomy of
Reproductive system.
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