Human Anatomy: Foundations and Terminology

Categories: College of Medicine
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About Course

This course is your first step into human anatomy: what we study, how we describe the body precisely, and the terms you will use throughout medical school.

Every lecture is short and focused, with simple diagrams and exam-style examples, so you review faster and understand for the long term.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what anatomy covers and its main branches
  • The anatomical position, planes and axes
  • Directional and positional terms, used correctly
  • An overview of the body systems

Course Content

Unit 1: Anatomy Fundamentals
An introduction to the subject and how to study it.

  • Lecture 1: What is anatomy?
    00:03
  • Lecture 2: Anatomical position and planes
    00:03

Unit 2: Anatomical Terminology
The language of anatomy you will use every day.