University of Michigan

Anatomy Specialization

University of Michigan

Anatomy Specialization

Learn the major systems of the human body.

Explore what makes our bodies work, from muscle groups to how the heart pumps blood through the body

Kathleen Alsup
Kelli Sullivan
Glenn Fox

Instructors: Kathleen Alsup

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the major organ systems, their functions, and relationships within the body. Understand anatomy and anatomical terminology.

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Specialization - 4 course series

Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Course 1, 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, including anatomical relationships that allow movement, support, and homeostasis.

  • Explain and identify key anatomical features and classifications of bones, joints, and skeletal muscles.

  • Discuss the processes and structures underlying musculoskeletal growth, development, muscle contraction, and repair.

  • Evaluate common disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system and explain their causes, effects, and clinical relevance.

What you'll learn

  • Learn the basic structure and function of components of the blood, heart, vasculature, and other parts of the cardiovascular system.

  • Identify the structures of the urinary system and describe their unique and related functions.

  • Analyze the components of the respiratory system and their functions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Hematology
Category: Immunology
Category: Respiration
Category: Physiology
Category: Nephrology
Category: Hemodynamics
Category: Cell Biology
Category: Urology
Category: Pulmonology
Category: Cardiology
Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

Course 3, 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify the components of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

  • Describe how sensory information reaches the brain and how motor commands are relayed to the muscles.

  • Understand the connections among components of the nervous system.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Sensory Systems Analysis
Category: Neurology
Category: Physiology

What you'll learn

  • Learn how the integumentary system protects our body. 

  • Explore important relationships between the integumentary, gastrointestinal, endocrine systems and the pelvic region.

  • Understand the primary functions of structures within the integumentary, gastrointestinal, endocrine systems, and the pelvic region.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Endocrinology
Category: Physiology
Category: Urology
Category: Biology
Category: Neurology
Category: Pathology
Category: Obstetrics And Gynecology

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University of Michigan
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Course: Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020

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Course: Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

IS
Course: Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2020