In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and the roles they play in your body.
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What you will learn
Learn the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Learn the basic structure and function of the respiratory system
Learn the basic structure and function of the urinary system
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Beginner Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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University of Michigan
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Cardiovascular Anatomy I
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 79 min), 4 readings, 9 quizzes
8 videos
Formed Elements12m
Erythrocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies17m
Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies9m
Thrombocytes1m
Lymphatic Components13m
Lymphocytes5m
Lymph Node Groups and Routes14m
4 readings
Welcome Announcement2m
Course Syllabus10m
Help Us Learn More About You!10m
Introduction3m
9 practice exercises
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System6m
Formed Elements4m
Erythrocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies6m
Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies6m
Thrombocytes2m
Lymphatic Components6m
Labelling Quiz - Lymphatic Components4m
Lymphocytes4m
Labelling Quiz - Lymph Node Groups and Routes20m
8 hours to complete
Cardiovascular Anatomy II
8 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 131 min)
12 videos
Heart7m
Heart Features12m
Heart Function15m
Heart Vasculature13m
Cardiac Veins3m
Vasculature10m
Demonstration - Heart Structures and Vasculature6m
Aorta Branches21m
Arterial Pathways II14m
Demonstration - Blood Pressure4m
Veins13m
Demonstration - Cardiac Auscultation6m
11 practice exercises
Heart6m
Labelling Quiz - Heart Layers6m
Heart Features6m
Labelling Quiz - Heart Features40m
Heart Function6m
Labelling Quiz - Heart Vasculature46m
Labelling Quiz - Cardiac Veins14m
Vasculature6m
Labelling Quiz - Aorta Branches1h 4m
Labelling Quiz - Arterial Pathways II58m
Labelling Quiz - Veins56m
4 hours to complete
Respiratory Anatomy
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 66 min)
9 videos
Nasal Cavity7m
Pharynx8m
Larynx15m
Bronchial Tree and Alveoli11m
Gross Features of Lungs2m
Demonstration - Lung Features2m
Pleurae and Muscles of Respiration7m
Demonstration: Lung Auscultation7m
11 practice exercises
Respiratory Functions2m
Labelling Quiz - Respiratory Anatomy Overview6m
Labelling Quiz Nasal Cavity38m
Pharynx4m
Labelling Quiz - Pharynx46m
Larynx4m
Labelling Quiz - Laryngeal Cartilages38m
Bronchial Tree4m
Labelling Quiz - Bronchial Tree14m
Labelling Quiz - Gross Features of Lungs12m
Pleurae and Muscles of Respiration4m
3 hours to complete
Urinary Anatomy
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading, 7 quizzes
8 videos
Urinary Anatomy1m
Kidneys8m
Demonstration - Kidney Features6m
Renal Vasculature9m
Nephrons11m
Ureters2m
Bladder and Urethra6m
1 reading
Course Feedback10m
7 practice exercises
Functions2m
Labelling Quiz Urinary Anatomy6m
Labelling Quiz: Gross Structure of the Kidney26m
Labelling Quiz - Renal Vasculature26m
Nephrons6m
Ureters4m
Labelling Quiz - Bladder and Urethra20m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ANATOMY: CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY AND URINARY SYSTEMS
by IWJun 16, 2020
Enjoyed the sessions. However, a 3D representation of the models would be more immersive. I did find him quite slow and "boring" but that was solved by setting the speed to 1.25x.
by JAMay 31, 2020
I really glad to follow this course. Lectures are very good because they explain facts very clearly and by using diagrams. It was very helpful to recall my knowledge.
by SGApr 17, 2020
Very useful and interesting to see anotomy structure, vedio teaching also very easy and convinient for learning, easy to understanding the subject, thank you
by ESJul 23, 2020
The Explanation is very clear and easy to understand. The load of material is just fine and you will finish the course feeling accomplished and satisfied.
About the Anatomy Specialization
In this Specialization you will explore human anatomy using a systems approach, and a vast library of multimedia materials, so you may understand the features of different organ systems in relation to the human body’s form and function.
This Specialization covers the following organ systems:
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Gastrointestinal System
Reproductive System
Endocrine System
This Specialization takes advantage of a highly visual multimedia library of accurate anatomical models and materials to help you better understand the topics.
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