ME 281: Anatomy III
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.
Mader’s Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, Susannah Nelson Longenbaker, Tenth edition,
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Missed Tests/Quizzes: Tests to be given periodically throughout the quarter will be announced. (The instructor reserves the right to test unannounced on lectured material.) Test that are missed must be made up within one week of returning to class. Students will be permitted to make up one missed test. The time/date of the makeup must be approved by the instructor.
Incomplete Policy: If there is an appropriate and documented reason that you are unable to complete a class you may be eligible for an “Incomplete” final grade. To be eligible for an incomplete you must be passing the class at the time of the final. If you receive an Incomplete, you need to make arrangements with the instructor to complete your outstanding work as soon as possible. Should an Incomplete remain unchanged past one year of the original course start date, it will automatically change to a failing grade.
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
Student Evaluation: Points will be accumulated for assignments and tests that are given during the quarter. A final exam will consist of 100 points and must be taken to complete the course.
Tests (5 total) 100 points per test 500
Final (Chapter 17 test) 100 points 100
Homework (7 total) 20 points per chapter 140
Labeling Quizzes (7 total) 50 points per chapter 350
Labs as completed To be determined
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Total Points Possible 1090
Grading Schedule (as posted in the College Student Handbook)
90-100 A High Achievement
80-89 B Good
70-79 C Satisfactory
60-69 D Needs Improvement
Below 60 F Unsatisfactory
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.
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Assignment |
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Week 1 |
Chapter 11 Blood |
Read Chapter 11-Learning outcome questions pg. 274 |
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Week 2 |
Chapter 11 Cont.. |
Review |
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Week 3 |
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular |
Read Chapter 12-Study figure 12.3 Internal Heart Anatomy for labeling quiz. Learning outcome questions pg. 308 |
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Week 4 |
Chapter 12 Cont.. |
Labeling quiz on figure 12.3, review and Chapter test on chapters 11 and 12. |
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Week 5 |
Chapter 13 Lymphatic and Body Defenses |
Read Chapter 13-Study figure 13.1, Learning outcome questions pg. 334, labeling quiz figure 13.1 and Chapter test. |
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Week 6 |
Chapter 14 Respiratory |
Read Chapter 14-Study figures 14.1 and 14.2, Learning outcome questions pg. 359 |
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Week 7 |
Chapter 14 Cont... |
Labeling quiz on figures 14.1 and 14.2, Chapter test. |
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Week 8 |
Chapter 15 Digestion |
Read Chapter 15-GE Assessment Disease Profile Digestive System. Study figure 15.1, Learning outcome questions pg. 390, Labeling quiz on figure 15.1, chapter test. |
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Week 9 |
Chapter 15 Cont.. |
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Week 10 |
Chapter 16 Urinary |
Read Chapter 16 -Study figure 16.1, learning outcome questions pg. 412, labeling quiz on figure 15.1 and Chapter test. |
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Week 11 |
Chapter 17 Reproduction |
Read Chapter 17 Study figures 17.3 and 17.9, learning outcome questions pg. 445 |
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TBA |
Final |
(Chapter 17) Date to be announced |
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