PA 503 Clinical Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab

Establish an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body.  Mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body will be taught.  Emphasis is placed on the relationship of normal structures and normal variants within an understanding to normal physiology.   Basic physiology concepts, mechanisms, and principles of cellular, tissue, and organ are examined for application in clinical practice.  Educational delivery is regional-centric and focuses on integument, thorax and abdominal cavity, spine, and components of the nervous system.  Experiential laboratory learning emphasizes and reinforces the location, function, and anatomical relationship of organ systems and structures to the body as a whole.  Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include lecture and hands-on lab experiences to visualize normal organ structure.