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. This course is a primer for the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems in which students learn the pertinent details of the structures and functions through a combination of lectures, videos, labeling activities and quizzes.
This course is part of the Anatomy Specialization
Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
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About this Course
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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
Learners taking this Course are
- Paramedics
- Dentists
- Nurses
- Medical Doctors
- Therapists
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
13 hours to complete
Cardiovascular Anatomy I
9 videos (Total 81 min), 3 readings, 9 quizzes
9 videos
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System4m
Formed Elements12m
Erythorcyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies17m
Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies9m
Thrombocytes1m
Lymphatic Components13m
Lymphocytes5m
Lymph Node Groups and Routes14m
3 readings
Welcome Announcement10m
Course Syllabus10m
Help Us Learn More About You!10m
9 practice exercises
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System6m
Formed Elements4m
Erythorcyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies6m
Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies6m
Thrombocytes2m
Lymphatic Components6m
Labelling Quiz - Lymphatic Components4m
Lymphocytes4m
Labelling Quiz - Lymph Node Groups and Routes20m
Week
28 hours to complete
Cardiovascular Anatomy II
12 videos (Total 131 min), 11 quizzes
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
Week
34 hours to complete
Respiratory Anatomy
9 videos (Total 66 min), 11 quizzes
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
Week
43 hours to complete
Urinary Anatomy
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
4.8
7 ReviewsTop reviews from Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
great course, well explained, has very nice learning materials and dissections! many thanks to its authors!
Lovely foundation course to understand the basics of these systems
Instructor
Glenn M. Fox
Lecturer and Curator in the Division of Anatomical SciencesSurgery
About University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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