CVM NURSING COLLEGE

A Constituent College of CVM University

F.Y B.Sc. Nursing (2023-24)
COURSE PLAN

 SUBJECT: Applied Anatomy Total Hours – 60 hours

 COURSE CODE: ANAT105
 COURSE CREDIT : 3 Theory

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1) Describe anatomical terms.
2) Explain the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
3) Identify relative positions of the major body organs as well as their general anatomic locations.
4) Explore the effect of alterations in structure.
5) Apply knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.

COURSE OUTLINE:
SRNO TITAL OF THE UNIT HOURS
1 Introduction to anatomical terms and organization of the human body 8
2 The Respiratory system 6
3 The Digestive system 6
4 The Circulatory and Lymphatic system 6
5 The Endocrine system 4
6 The Sensory organs 4
7 The Musculoskeletal system: 10
8 The Renal system 5
9 The Reproductive system 5
10 The Nervous system 6

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 COURSE PLAN
COURSE TITAL: Applied Anatomy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to assist students to recall and further acquire the knowledge of the normal structure of the human body, identify
alteration in anatomical structure with emphasis on clinical application to practice nursing.
PLACEMENT OF COURSE:

UNIT UNIT CONTENTS HOURS TEACHING LEARNING A.V. METHODS OF

NO ACTIVITIES AIDS EVALUATION
1 Introduction to anatomical terms and organization of the 8  Lecture cum PPT  Quiz
human body Discussion And  MCQ
 Introduction to anatomical terms relative to  Use of models Videos  Short answer
position – anterior, ventral, posterior dorsal,  Video
superior, inferior, median, lateral, proximal, demonstration
distal, superficial, deep, prone, supine,  Use of
palmar and plantar microscopic
slides
 Anatomical planes (axial/ transverse/  Lecture cum
horizontal, sagittal/vertical plane and Discussion
coronal/frontal/oblique plane)  Video/Slides
 Anatomical
 Movements (flexion, extension, abduction, Torso
adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation,
inversion, eversion, supination, pronation,
plantar flexion, dorsal flexion and
circumduction

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  Cell structure, Cell division

 Tissue – definition, types, characteristics,

classification, location
 Membrane, glands – classification and
structure
 Identify major surface and bony landmarks in
each body region, Organization of human
body
 Hyaline, fibro cartilage, elastic cartilage
 Features of skeletal, smooth and cardiac
muscle
 Application and implication in nursing

2 The Respiratory system 6  Lecture cum Model  Short answer

 Structure of the organs of respiration Discussion & PPT  Objective
 Models type
 Muscles of respiration  Video/Slides
 Application and implication in nursing
3 The Digestive system 6  Lecture cum Model  Short answer
 Structure of alimentary canal and accessory Discussion & PPT  Objective
organs of digestion  Video/Slides type
 Application and implications in nursing  Anatomical
Torso
4 The Circulatory and Lymphatic system 6  Lecture Model Short answer
 Structure of blood components, blood vessels  Models & PPT  MCQ
– Arterial and Venous system  Video/Slides
 Position of heart relative to the associated
structures
 Chambers of heart, layers of heart

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  Heart valves, coronary arteries
 Nerve and blood supply to heart
 Lymphatic tissue
 Veins used for IV injections
 Application and implication in nursing
5 The Endocrine system 4  Lecture Model  Short answer
 Structure of Hypothalamus, Pineal Gland,  Models/charts & PPT  Objective
Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Parathyroid, type
Thymus, Pancreas and Adrenal glands
6 The Sensory organs 4  Lecture Model  Short answer
 Structure of skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue  Explain with & PPT  MCQ
 Application and implications in nursing Video/
models/charts
7 The Musculoskeletal system: 10  Review – Model,  Short answer
The Skeletal system discussion Specimen  Objective
 Anatomical positions  Lecture & PPT type
 Bones – types, structure, growth and  Discussions
ossification  Explain using
 Axial and appendicular skeleton charts, skeleton
and loose bones
 Joints – classification, major joints and and torso
structure  Identifying
muscles
 Application and implications in nursing involved in
nursing
The Muscular system procedures in
 Types and structure of muscles lab
 Muscle groups – muscles of the head, neck,
thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper limb and
lower limbs

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  Principal muscles – deltoid, biceps, triceps,
respiratory, abdominal, pelvic floor, pelvic
floor muscles, gluteal muscles and vastus
lateralis
 Major muscles involved in nursing
procedures
8 The Renal system 5  Lecture Model,  MCQ
 Structure of kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra  Models/charts Specimen  Short answer
 Application and implication in nursing & PPT
9 The Reproductive system 5  Lecture Model,  MCQ
 Structure of male reproductive organs  Models/charts Specimen  Short answer
 Structure of female reproductive organs & PPT
 Structure of breast
10 The Nervous system 6  Lecture Model,  MCQ
 Review Structure of neurons  Explain with Specimen  Short answer
 CNS, ANS and PNS (Central, autonomic and models & PPT
peripheral)  Video slides
 Structure of brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves,
spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, functional
areas of cerebral cortex
 Ventricular system – formation, circulation,
and drainage
 Application and implication in nursing

Note: Few lab hours can be planned for visits, observation and handling
(Less than 1 credit lab hours are not specified separately)