BRIEF CONTENTS:
Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2: Introduction to the Organ Systems
Unit 3: Chemistry
Unit 4: The Microscope
Unit 5: The Cell
Unit 6: Histology
Unit 7: The Integumentary System
Unit 8: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Unit 9: The Axial Skeleton
Unit 10: The Appendicular Skeleton
Unit 11: Joints
Unit 12: Introduction to the Muscular System: Muscle Tissue
Unit 13: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
Unit 14: Introduction to the Nervous System
Unit 15: The Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord
Unit 16: The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 17: General Senses
Unit 18: Special Senses
Unit 19: The Endocrine System
Unit 20: Blood
Unit 21: Anatomy of the Heart
Unit 22: Physiology of the Heart
Unit 23: Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Unit 24: Circulatory Pathways and the Physiology of Blood Vessels
Unit 25: The Lymphatic System
Unit 26: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Unit 27: Physiology of the Respiratory System
Unit 28: Anatomy of the Digestive System
Unit 29: Physiology of the Digestive System
Unit 30: Anatomy of the Urinary System
Unit 31: Physiology of the Urinary System
Unit 32: The Reproductive System
Unit 33: Embryonic Development and Heredity
Cat Dissection (in cat version)
Dissection 1: Exploring the Muscular System of the Cat
Dissection 2: Exploring the Spinal Nerves of the Cat
Dissection 3: Exploring the Respiratory System of the Cat
Dissection 4: Exploring the Digestive System of the Cat
Dissection 5: Exploring the Cardiovascular System of the Cat
Dissection 6: Exploring the Urinary System of the Cat
Dissection 7: Exploring the Reproductive System of the Cat
Fetal Pig Dissection (in fetal pig version)
Dissection 1: Examining Surface Anatomy and Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection
Dissection 2: Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 3: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 4: Endocrine System of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 5: Cardiovascular System of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 6: Digestive System of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 7: Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 8: Urinary System of the Fetal Pig
Dissection 9: Reproductive System of the Fetal Pig
FULL CONTENTS:
Unit 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Activity 1: Identifying Body Regions and Exploring Surface Anatomy
Activity 2: Identifying Body Cavities and Abdominopelvic Regions
Activity 3: Demonstrating and Identifying Body Planes of Section
Activity 4: Assisting the Coroner
Unit 2: Introduction to the Organ Systems
Activity 1: Locating and Describing Major Organs and Their Functions
Activity 2: Using Anatomical Terminology to Describe Organ Locations
Activity 3: Studying Homeostasis and Organ System Interactions
Unit 3: Chemistry
Activity 1: Exploring the Chemical Properties of Water
Activity 2: Determining pH and Interpreting the pH Scale
Activity 3: Observing the Role of Buffers
Activity 4: Analyzing Enzymatic Activity
Unit 4: The Microscope
Activity 1: Identifying the Parts of the Microscope
Activity 2: Using the Microscope to View Objects
Activity 3: Determining Field Diameter and Estimating Size of Objects
Activity 4: Perceiving Depth of Field
Activity 5: Caring for the Microscope
Unit 5: The Cell
Activity 1: Identifying Cell Components in a Wet Mount
Activity 2: Identifying Cell Structures
Activity 3: Examining the Possible Role of Osmosis in Cystic Fibrosis
Activity 4: Identifying the Stages of the Cell Cycle
Activity 5: Exploring Cellular Diversity
PhysioEx Exercise 1: Cell Transport Mechanisms and Permeability
Unit 6: Histology
Activity 1: Examining Epithelial Tissue
Activity 2: Characterizing Connective Tissue
Activity 3: Exploring Nervous Tissue and Muscle Tissue
Activity 4: Tissue Identification Concept Map
Unit 7: The Integumentary System
Activity 1: Identifying and Describing Skin Structures
Activity 2: Examining the Histology of the Skin
Activity 3: Determining Sweat Gland Distribution
Unit 8: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Activity 1: Reviewing Skeletal Cartilages
Activity 2: Classifying and Identifying the Bones of the Skeleton
Activity 3: Examining the Gross Anatomy of a Long Bone
Activity 4: Exploring the Microscopic Anatomy of Compact Bone–The Osteon
Activity 5: Examining the Chemical Composition of Bone
Unit 9: The Axial Skeleton
Activity 1: Studying the Bones of the Skull
Activity 2: Examining the Fetal Skull
Activity 3: Studying the Bones of the Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage
Activity 4: Identifying Bones-in-a-Bag
Unit 10: The Appendicular Skeleton
Activity 1: Studying the Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton
Activity 2: Identifying Bones-in-a-Bag
Unit 11: Joints
Activity 1: Identifying and Classifying Joints
Activity 2: Demonstrating Movements Allowed by Joints
Activity 3: Comparing and Contrasting the Structure and Function of Selected Synovial Joints
Unit 12: Introduction to the Muscular System: Muscle Tissue
Activity 1: Identifying the Structural Components of a Skeletal Muscle
Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle Tissue and the Neuromuscular Junction
Activity 3: Stimulating Muscle Contraction in Glycerinated Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Activity 4: Electromyography in a Human Subject Using Biopac
PhysioEx Exercise 2: Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Unit 13: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
Activity 1: Determining How Skeletal Muscles Are Named
Activity 2: Mastering the Muscles of the Head and Neck
Activity 3: Mastering the Muscles of the Trunk
Activity 4: Mastering the Muscles of the Upper Limb
Activity 5: Mastering the Muscles of the Lower Limb
Unit 14: Introduction to the Nervous System
Activity 1: Calculating Reaction Time
Activity 2: Investigating the Motor Neuron
Activity 3: Investigating the Chemical Synapse
Activity 4: Exploring the Histology of Nervous Tissue
PhysioEx Exercise 3: Neurophysiology of Nerve Impulses
Unit 15: The Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord
Activity 1: Exploring the Functional Anatomy of the Brain
Activity 2: Electroencephalography in a Human Subject Using
Activity 3: Identifying the Meninges/Ventricles and Tracing the Flow of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Activity 4: Examining the Functional Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Activity 5: Analyzing a Spinal Reflex
Activity 6: Dissecting a Sheep Brain and Spinal Cord
Unit 16: The Peripheral Nervous System: Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System
Activity 1: Learning the Cranial Nerves
Activity 2: Evaluating the Function of the Cranial Nerves
Activity 3: Identifying the Spinal Nerves and Nerve Plexuses
Activity 4: Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System
Unit 17: General Senses
Activity 1: Identifying General Sensory Receptors
Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Structure of General Sensory Receptors
Activity 3: Performing a Two-Point Discrimination Test
Unit 18: Special Senses
Activity 1: Exploring the Gross Anatomy of Olfactory and Gustatory Structures and Demonstrating the Effect of Olfaction on Gustation
Activity 2: Examining the Gross Anatomy of the Eye
Activity 3: Dissecting a Mammalian Eye
Activity 4: Performing Visual Tests
Activity 5: Examining the Gross Anatomy of the Ear
Activity 6: Performing Hearing and Equilibrium Tests
Unit 19: The Endocrine System
Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Endocrine System
Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Gland, Adrenal Gland, and Pancreas
Activity 3: Investigating Endocrine Case Studies: Clinician’s Corner
PhysioEx Exercise 4: Endocrine System Physiology
Unit 20: Blood
Activity 1: Exploring the Formed Elements of Blood
Activity 2: Performing a Hematocrit
Activity 3: Performing a Differential White Blood Cell Count
Activity 4: Determining Coagulation Time
Activity 5: Determining Blood Types
PhysioEx Exercise 11: Blood Analysis
Unit 21: Anatomy of the Heart
Activity 1: Examining the Functional Anatomy of the Heart
Activity 2: Dissecting a Mammalian Heart
Activity 3: Reviewing the Microscopic Structure of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Activity 4: Tracing Circulatory Pathways
Unit 22: Physiology of the Heart
Activity 1: Recording and Interpreting an Electrocardiogram
Activity 2: Auscultating Heart Sounds
Activity 3: Electrocardiography in a Human Subject Using
PhysioEx Exercise 6: Cardiovascular Physiology
Unit 23: Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Activity 1: Identifying the Major Arteries That Supply the Head, Neck, Thorax, and Upper Limbs
Activity 2: Identifying the Major Arteries That Supply the Abdominopelvic Organs and the Lower Limbs
Activity 3: Identifying Veins That Drain into the Venae Cavae
Activity 4: Examining the Histology of Arteries and Veins
Unit 24: Circulatory Pathways and the Physiology of Blood Vessels
Activity 1: Tracing Blood Flow–General Systemic Pathways
Activity 2: Tracing Blood Flow–Specialized Systemic Pathways
Activity 3: Tracing Blood Flow–Pulmonary Circulation
Activity 4: Tracing Blood Flow–Fetal Circulation
Activity 5: Measuring Blood Pressure and Examining the Effects of Body Position and Exercise
Unit 25: The Lymphatic System
Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Lymphatic System
Activity 2: Examining the Histology of a Lymph Node, a Tonsil, and the Spleen
Activity 3: Tracing the Flow of Lymph through the Body
Activity 4: Using a Pregnancy Test to Demonstrate Antigen—Antibody Reactions
PhysioEx Exercise 12: Serological Testing
Unit 26: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Respiratory System
Activity 2: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Trachea and Lungs
Activity 3: Examining a Sheep Pluck
Unit 27: Physiology of the Respiratory System
Activity 1: Analyzing the Model Lung and Pulmonary Ventilation
Activity 2: Measuring Respiratory Volumes in a Human Subject Using
Activity 3: Determining Respiratory Volumes and Capacities at Rest and Following Exercise
Activity 4: Investigating the Control of Breathing
PhysioEx Exercise 7: Respiratory System Mechanics
Unit 28: Anatomy of the Digestive System
Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Alimentary Canal
Activity 2: Exploring the Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
Activity 3: Examining the Histology of Selected Digestive Organs
Unit 29: Physiology of the Digestive System
Activity 1: Analyzing Amylase Activity
Activity 2: Analyzing Pepsin Activity
Activity 3: Analyzing Lipase Activity
Activity 4: Tracing Digestive Pathways
PhysioEx Exercise 8: Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion
Unit 30: Anatomy of the Urinary System
Activity 1: Exploring the Organs of the Urinary System
Activity 2: Dissecting a Mammalian Kidney
Activity 3: Examining the Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney, Ureter, and Urinary Bladder
Unit 31: Physiology of the Urinary System
Activity 1: Demonstrating the Function of the Filtration Membrane
Activity 2: Simulating the Events of Urine Production and Urine Concentration
Activity 3: Using the Results of a Urinalysis to Make Clinical Connections
PhysioEx Exercise 9: Renal System Physiology
PhysioEx Exercise 10: Acid—Base Balance
Unit 32: The Reproductive System
Activity 1: Examining Male Reproductive Anatomy
Activity 2: Examining Female Reproductive Anatomy
Activity 3: Modeling Meiosis
Activity 4: Comparing Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
Unit 33: Embryonic Development and Heredity
Activity 1: Exploring Fertilization and the Stages of Prenatal Development
Activity 2: Examining the Placenta
Activity 3: Learning the Language of Genetics
Activity 4: Exploring Dominant-Recessive Inheritance
Activity 5: Exploring Other Patterns of Inheritance
Cat Dissection (in cat version)
Dissection 1: Exploring the Muscular System of the Cat
Activity 1: Skinning the Cat
Activity 2: Dissecting the Muscles of the Neck and Trunk
Activity 3: Dissecting the Muscles of the Forelimb
Activity 4: Dissecting the Muscles of the Hind limb
Dissection 2: Exploring the Spinal Nerves of the Cat
Activity 1: Dissecting the Nerves from the Brachial Plexus
Activity 2: Dissecting the Nerves from the Lumbosacral Plexus
Dissection 3: Exploring the Respiratory System of the Cat
Activity 1: Dissecting the Organs of the Ventral Body Cavity
Activity 2: Dissecting the Structures of the Respiratory System
Dissection 4: Exploring the Digestive System of the Cat
Activity 1: Identifying the Organs of the Alimentary Canal
Activity 2: Identifying the Accessory Organs of the Digestive Tract
Dissection 5: Exploring the Cardiovascular System of the Cat
Activity 1: Identifying Arteries
Activity 2: Identifying Veins
Dissection 6: Exploring the Urinary System of the Cat
Activity 1: Identifying the Organs of the Urinary System
Dissection 7: Exploring the Reproductive System of the Cat
Activity 1: Identifying the Reproductive Structures of the Female Cat
Activity 2: Identifying the Reproductive Structures of the Male Cat
Fetal Pig Dissection (in fetal pig version)
Dissection 1: Examining Surface Anatomy and Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection
Activity 1: Examining Surface Anatomy of the Fetal Pig
Activity 2: Directional Terms and Body Planes for Quadrupeds
Activity 3: Preparing the Fetal Pig for Dissection: Skinning
Dissection 2: Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Dissecting the Muscles of the Head and Neck
Activity 2: Dissecting the Muscles of the Trunk
Activity 3: Dissecting the Muscles of the Forelimb
Activity 4: Dissecting the Muscles of the Hind Limb
Dissection 3: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Examining the Spinal Cord
Activity 2: Examining the Brachial Plexus and the Lumbosacral Plexus
Dissection 4: Endocrine System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Exploring the Endocrine System
Dissection 5: Cardiovascular System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Exploring the Heart of the Fetal Pig
Activity 2: Identifying Arteries
Activity 3: Identifying Veins
Dissection 6: Digestive System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Identifying the Organs of the Digestive System
Dissection 7: Respiratory System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Identifying the Structures of the Respiratory System
Dissection 8: Urinary System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Identifying the Organs of the Urinary System
Dissection 9: Reproductive System of the Fetal Pig
Activity 1: Identifying the Reproductive Structures of the Fetal Pig