Anatomy II Syllabus

ME 280: Anatomy II

This course presents a detailed knowledge of the structure and function of the muscular system, nervous system, respiratory system, nerve tissue, brain and spinal cord, and sense organs. Emphasis is placed on normal anatomy and physiology of these systems in order to understand clinical applications of the disordered physiology of these systems.
Prerequisite Courses
Student Learning Outcomes

Based on 2022 MAERB Standards and Guidelines for the Medical Assisting Educational Programs. Students should be able to complete the following competencies: 

  • identify the requirements for and characteristics of human life.
  • inter-relate the different body systems.
  • identify cell structures and relate cellular structures and function to the body as a whole.
  • utilize the fundamentals of histology to study the integument.
  • identify body organs where a patient is having pain.
  • help explain diseases and illnesses to patients.
  • have a common knowledge of how the human body works to explain to a patient what is happening to their body.

Cognitive (Knowledge)

  • Describe structural organization of the human body
  • Identify body systems
  • Describe body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities
  • List major organs in each body system
  • Describe the normal function of each body system
  • Identify common pathology related to each body system
  • Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems
  • Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained
  • Describe implications for treatment related to pathology
  • Compare body structure and function of the human body across the life span
  • Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects, and adverse reactions
  • Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment in each
  • I.C.6 Identify the structure and function of the human body across the life span. 

I.C.8 Identify common pathology related to each body system including: 

a. signs 

b. symptoms 

c. etiology 

V.C.10 Define medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems.

Instructional Materials

Mader’s Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth edition, McGraw Hill textbook, Susannah nelson Longenbaker (Electronic Edition)

Course Policies

Student Evaluations:

Chapter Tests 100 Points each (x5)
Labeling Quizzes  50-100 Points each
Discussion/Forums 20 points each
Learning Outcomes      Various Points
Disease Profile Paper   100 points
Final 100 points

Grading Scales

A = 90% - 100%                   

B = 80% -  89%         

C = 70% -  79%           

D = 60% -  69%         

F = below  60% 

For medical assistant students in order for he/she to pass the class must receive an average of 70% or above in the given course AND obtain an average score on all competency evaluations within the given course. CAAHEP accreditation requires 100% of all medical assisting graduates pass 100% of all competencies.

Course Outline

(tentative and subject to change)

 

ASSIGNMENTS

WEEK 1

Tell me About You!!

Chapter 6 Lecture

Vocabulary, Discussion/Forum

 

WEEK 2

Continue Chapter 6

Learning Outcome

Labeling

 

WEEK 3

Chapter 6 Exam

Chapter 7 Lecture

Forum

Vocabulary

Assignment

WEEK 4

Continue Chapter 7

Labeling

Learning Outcome

Chapter 7 Exam

 

WEEK 5

Chapter 8 Lecture

Forum

Vocabulary

Assignment

 

WEEK 6

Continue Chapter 8

Learning Outcome

Labeling

WEEK 7

Chapter 8 exam

Chapter 9 Lecture

Forum

Vocabulary Assignment

Neuro Case Study

 

WEEK 8

Continue Chapter 9

Labeling

Learning Outcome

Chapter 9 Exam

Chapter 10 Lecture

Forum

Vocabulary

 

WEEK 9

Continue Chapter 10

Labeling

Learning Outcome

Chapter 10 Exam

 

WEEK 10

Final Exam

Communication

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College Policies

Academic Honesty Policy
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