
Explore the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, basics and nomenclature, including homeostasis, standard anatomical position, planes, quadrants and cavities, directionality terms, and organ and tissue systems.
Explore the basics of anatomy and physiology, contrasting form and function. Examine approaches from gross anatomy and histology to radiology, including non-human models for comparative studies.
Trace the origins of anatomy and physiology from ancient figures like Hippocrates and Socrates to medieval and modern medicine, highlighting the Hippocratic Oath, Aristotle, Galen, and Vesalius, Harvey, and Hooke.
Trace foundations of the scientific method from Bacon and Descartes to hypothesis testing and experimentation. Learn about sample size, control groups, and peer review shaping facts, laws, and theories.
Describe the characteristics of life using humans as an example, highlighting organization, cellular composition, metabolic pathways, responsiveness, movement, homeostasis, development, reproduction, and evolution.
Explore how homeostasis maintains internal stability through negative and positive feedback loops, using thermostat temperature regulation and oxytocin-driven childbirth as key examples.
Explore the standard anatomical position and describe body orientation in the anterior view. Palms face forward, legs are flat and spread, and arms extend laterally.
Explore the planes of the body: sagittal (including the middle sagittal) divides left and right; frontal divides into anterior and posterior; transverse cuts perpendicular to the long axis.
We explore the body planes using specific regions, including sagittal, frontal, and transverse sections with examples from the pelvic region, head, and thorax.
This course is equivalent to a first semester of Human Anatomy & Physiology, more commonly referred to as A&P1. In this course, STEM With Doctor D or SWDRD will be exploring and discussing the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology along with the nomenclature you should be using. You will be provided with practice problems to test your understanding of the material. Additionally, you will also get access to the lecture notes used in the course.
Upon completing this course, we at SWDRD strongly encourage you to continue with the next course, Human Anatomy and Physiology 02: Basic Chemistry. We will go over the general chemistry principles you need to be familiar with in order to succeed in A&P.
While our goal is to go over all of the fundamentals as comprehensively as possible, the onus is still on you to make sure you understand what we've gone over. Play and replay our videos as many times as necessary until the material sticks and never hesitate to ask us any questions. We at SWDRD are here to help you succeed.
Prerequisite(s):
-Basic biology
-Basic chemistry
-Basic physics
-Basic algebra
Suggested material:
-Any foundational anatomy textbook
-Any foundational physiology textbook
-Flash cards!!!
(This material will help you in the future especially if you are pursuing a career in the biological and health sciences)
If you want to get in contact with Dr D for additional help and resources, you can find him at STEM With Doctor D or SWDRD. Udemy is our home so there will always be new courses for you to benefit from.
Get ready to learn with SWDRD. You are in for a treat!!!
Best,
-Dr D