Anatomy

Explore how the human body moves with Musculoskeletal Anatomy. This course offers a comprehensive study of the human musculoskeletal system. You will explore the functions and structure of bones and joints, including osseous tissue components, bone growth, and common disorders such as fractures, osteoporosis, and arthritis. You’ll learn about muscular tissue properties and muscle contraction mechanisms. The course covers the anatomical features of the axial and appendicular skeletons, major joints, their classifications, and the body's muscles, through both lectures and optional extended reality experiences. This is the first course in the Anatomy course series, an introduction to the major functions of the human body, from the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, to the function of the heart, lungs, and hormonal pathways.

Despite their vast differences, the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems are interrelated. This course focuses on the structures and functions of each system. You will understand how the heart and vasculature distribute blood to target organs and tissues, how the body moves air for gas exchange, how the kidneys dynamically create urine, and how these systems work to maintain homeostasis through their effects on the blood. This is the second course in the Anatomy course series, an introduction to the major functions of the human body, from the musculoskeletal and nervous systems to the heart, lungs, and hormonal pathways.

Develop a firm understanding of human anatomy with Integument, Gastrointestinal, Pelvic, and Endocrine Anatomy. In this course, you will explore the anatomy of four major organ systems and one region: the integumentary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems, and the pelvic region. Examine the key structural features of each, such as the layers of the skin, the organization of the gastrointestinal tract, the arrangement of internal pelvic viscera, and the glands and tissues that make up the endocrine system. You will analyze how these components relate to one another in structure and function. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe the major anatomical components of these systems, explain their primary functions, and distinguish among interrelated structures within and across systems. This is the fourth course in the Anatomy course series, an introduction to the major functions of the human body, from the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, to the function of the heart, lungs, and hormonal pathways.