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Anatomy & Physiology: Pelvis and Reproductive Systems

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Anatomy & Physiology: Pelvis and Reproductive Systems

Thad Wilson, PhD
James Pickering, PhD

Instructors: Thad Wilson, PhD

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the bony pelvis, pelvic floor, and perineum and their functional significance.

  • Compare male and female reproductive anatomy, including vasculature and innervation.

  • Trace lymphatic drainage and autonomic innervation of the abdominopelvic region.

  • Explain the hormonal regulation of male and female reproductive physiology.

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September 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

This module covers the bony anatomy of the pelvis, including sex-specific differences, and the muscular anatomy of the pelvic floor.

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5 videos5 readings5 assignments

This module covers the anatomy of the male reproductive system, including the peritoneal relations of the pelvic organs, the testes and spermatic cord, and the accessory glands and ducts that form the pathway of sperm transport.

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4 videos4 readings4 assignments

This module covers the anatomy of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries, and the ligaments and peritoneal relations that support them.

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5 videos5 readings5 assignments

This module covers the vasculature of the pelvis, focusing on the branching pattern of the internal iliac artery and its sex-specific supply to the reproductive organs and rectum.

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4 videos4 readings4 assignments

This module covers the anatomy of the perineum, including its boundaries and compartments, the anal canal, sex-specific external genital anatomy, and the neurovascular supply of the region.

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7 videos7 readings7 assignments

This module covers the lymphatic drainage and autonomic innervation of the abdominal and pelvic viscera, including the organization of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the mechanism of referred visceral pain.

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16 videos16 readings16 assignments

This module covers the hormonal control of male and female reproduction, including spermatogenesis, the menstrual cycle, fertilization and implantation, and the physiological adaptations of pregnancy, fetal circulation, and lactation.

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18 videos4 readings18 assignments

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