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.
The course includes illustrated lecture videos and quizzes to help you expand and test your knowledge of the nervous system.
By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of how the entire body influences, and is influenced, by the nervous system.
This course is part of the Anatomy Specialization
Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy
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About this Course
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
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Gross Anatomy of the Nervous System
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 Announcement10m
Course Syllabus10m
Help Us Learn More About You!10m
8 practice exercises
CNS Gross Introduction10m
CNS Gross Anatomy6m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Gross Anatomy52m
CNS Meninges10m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Meninges8m
CNS Vasculature8m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Vasculature44m
Labelling Quiz - CNS Ventricular System48m
Week
2Spinal Cord
12 videos (Total 61 min), 7 quizzes
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
Week
3Autonomics
5 videos (Total 22 min), 3 quizzes
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
Week
4Motor Systems
11 videos (Total 44 min), 6 quizzes
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
Instructor
Kelli Sullivan
Lecturer in the Division of Anatomical SciencesSurgery
About University of Michigan
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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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