In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will be introduced to the central and peripheral nervous systems. You will learn about basic neuroanatomy, sensory pathways, motor pathways and the autonomic nervous system.
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
What you will learn
Learn the gross anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, and the names and functions of the cranial nerves
Understand how sensory information enters the brain
Understand how the brain and spinal cord control the muscles
Understand how the autonomic nervous system activates the fight or flight response
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Course 3 of 4 in the
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Beginner Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Michigan
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Gross Anatomy of the Nervous System
4 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 94 min), 3 readings, 8 quizzes
15 videos
Introduction to Neuroanatomy8m
Gross Anatomy of the Central Nervous System10m
Gross Anatomy of the Brain11m
Meninges1m
Dura Mater4m
Arachnoid Mater3m
Pia Mater1m
Neurovasculature Pt. 14m
Neurovasculature Pt. 24m
Neurovasculature Pt. 34m
Neurovasculature Pt. 46m
Ventricular System Pt. 15m
Ventricular System Pt. 29m
Ventricular System (Demonstration)16m
3 readings
Welcome Announcement2m
Course Syllabus10m
Help Us Learn More About You!10m
8 practice exercises
CNS Gross Introduction8m
CNS Gross Anatomy6m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Gross Anatomy37m
CNS Meninges7m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Meninges5m
CNS Vasculature8m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Vasculature28m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Ventricular System30m
3 hours to complete
Spinal Cord
3 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 61 min)
12 videos
Spinal Cord Basics Pt. 27m
Spinal Cord Gray Matter Pt. 13m
Spinal Cord Gray Matter Pt. 24m
Spinal Cord White Matter2m
Spinal Nerves Pt. 14m
Spinal Nerves Pt. 25m
Spinal Nerves Pt. 35m
Cervical Plexus6m
Brachial Plexus4m
Lumbar and Sacral Plexus4m
Reflexes7m
7 practice exercises
Spinal Cord Gross Anatomy10m
Labelling Quiz - Spinal Cord Gross Anatomy8m
SC Gray and White Matter12m
Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerves I10m
Labelling Quiz - Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerves I24m
Spinal Cord Peripheral Nerves II44m
Spinal Cord Reflexes6m
1 hour to complete
Autonomics
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 22 min)
5 videos
Parasympathetic Nervous System Pt. 13m
Parasympathetic Nervous System Pt. 24m
Sympathetic Nervous System Pt. 12m
Sympathetic Nervous System Pt. 27m
3 practice exercises
Autonomics Intro18m
Parasympathetic Nervous System8m
Sympathetic Nervous System8m
2 hours to complete
Motor Systems
2 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 44 min)
11 videos
Direct Motor Pathways Pt. 15m
Direct Motor Pathways Pt. 23m
Direct Motor Pathways Pt. 37m
Basal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 12m
Basal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 24m
Basal Nuclei (Ganglia) Pt. 34m
Cerebellum Pt. 13m
Cerebellum Pt. 22m
Cerebellum Pt. 32m
Cerebellum Pt. 44m
6 practice exercises
Motor Systems Introduction10m
Motor Systems Direct4m
Labelling Quiz - Motor Systems Direct18m
Motor Systems Basal Ganglia6m
Labelling Quiz - Motor Systems Basal Ganglia16m
Motor Systems Cerebellum12m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ANATOMY: HUMAN NEUROANATOMY
by AVNov 10, 2020
Very well explained, especially for a topic that is usually very complicated to understand. The instructor did a great job of making things clear and concise. Excellent review course.
by ADec 9, 2020
The lectures were quite interesting. Demos and neurological examinations were helpful to understand the concepts and applications. The coursework was properly planned and executed.
by BHAug 23, 2020
This was an incredibly captivating and comprehensive compilation that succeeded in diversifying and solidifying a lot of my concepts! Thank you SO much to the entire team!!
by RRDec 4, 2020
So well explained. An excellent intro a very complicated space. Connects with your spiritual side. How well constructed our human brain and nervous system is. Almost divine
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.
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