**Anatomy 101: Introduction to Human Anatomy**

**Week 1: Anatomical Terminology and Organization**

*Overview:*

- Introduction to the study of human anatomy.

- Understanding anatomical terminology and body organization.

*Key Concepts:*

- Anatomical position and its importance.

- Regional terms and directional language (e.g., anterior, posterior, superior, inferior).

- Body planes and sections (sagittal, frontal, transverse).

- Body cavities and their subdivisions (dorsal, ventral, cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominopelvic).

*Activities:*

- Demonstration of anatomical position and directional terms.

- Identifying body planes and sections in anatomical images.

- Group discussions on the importance of standard terminology in medical communication.

**Week 2: Histology: The Study of Tissues**

*Overview:*

- Introduction to histology and its importance in understanding anatomy.

- Classification and characteristics of the four primary types of human tissues.

*Key Concepts:*

- Epithelial tissue: types, structure, and functions.

- Connective tissue: types (e.g., loose, dense, adipose), components, and functions.

- Muscle tissue: types (skeletal, smooth, cardiac), structure, and functions.

- Nervous tissue: structure of neurons and neuroglia, functions.

*Activities:*

- Microscopic examination of tissue slides.

- Identification of different types of tissues under the microscope.

- Group presentations on the role of each tissue type in maintaining homeostasis.

**Week 3: Skeletal System**

*Overview:*

- Introduction to the skeletal system and its functions.

- Classification of bones and their structures.

*Key Concepts:*

- Bone classification: long, short, flat, irregular.

- Bone structure: compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow.

- Bone development and growth: ossification.

- Bone markings: features for muscle attachment, articulation, and passage of blood vessels and nerves.

*Activities:*

- Bone identification using anatomical models.

- Dissection of a long bone to observe internal structure.

- Group discussion on the role of the skeletal system in support, protection, movement, and blood cell
formation.

**Week 4: Muscular System**

*Overview:*

- Introduction to the muscular system and its functions.

- Classification of muscles and their characteristics.

*Key Concepts:*

- Muscle types: skeletal, smooth, cardiac.

- Muscle structure: muscle fibers, fascicles, and connective tissue layers.

- Muscle contraction: sliding filament theory.

- Neuromuscular junction: role of motor neurons and neurotransmitters.

*Activities:*

- Muscle identification using anatomical models and diagrams.

- Observation of muscle movement in live demonstrations.

- Group presentations on the role of muscles in movement, posture, and heat production.