PA 501 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
The first course in a two-part series devoted to the study of human anatomy and physiology. The course covers topography, internal structures, and functions with correlations to diagnostic modalities currently used by practitioners. Case studies will illustrate the anatomical findings in the classical clinical presentations of the most common chief complaints. Pertinent biochemical principles will be integrated into the course to cover cellular structures and processes which impact health and disease. A system and an intersystem approach is used throughout and reinforced in the guided lab. Topics covered include the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. Additional topics include water, electrolytes, acid-base balance, and nutrition and metabolism.