a)Definition and scope of anatomy and physiology, levels of structural organisation and body systems.basic life processes, homeostasis, basic anatomical terminology. b)Structure and functions of cell, transport across cell membrane, cell division, cell junctions c)Classification of tissues, structure, location and functions of epithelial, muscular and nervous and connective tissues
a)Structure and functions of skin b)Divisions of skeletal system, types of bone, salient features and functions of bones of axial and appendicular skeletal system Organization of skeletal muscle, physiology of muscle contraction, neuromuscular junction c)Structural and functional classification, types of joints movements and its articulation
a)Body fluids, composition and functions of blood, hemopoeisis, formation of hemoglobin, anemia, mechanisms of coagulation, blood grouping, Rh factors, transfusion, its significance and disorders of blood, Reticulo endothelial system. b)Lymphatic organs and tissues, lymphatic vessels, lymph circulation and functions of lymphatic system
a)Classification of peripheral nervous system: Structure and functions of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Origin and functions of spinal and cranial nerves. b)Structure and functions of eye, ear, nose and tongue and their disorders.
Heart – anatomy of heart, blood circulation, blood vessels, structure and functions of artery, vein and capillaries, elements of conduction system of heart and heart beat, its regulation by autonomic nervous system, cardiac output, cardiac cycle. Regulation of blood pressure, pulse, electrocardiogram
Reference Book:
1.Physiological basis of Medical Practice-Best and Tailor. Williams & Wilkins Co,Riverview,MI USA 2.Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora Grabowski. Palmetto, GA, U.S.A
Text Book:
1. Essentials of Medical Physiology by K. Sembulingam and P. Sembulingam. Jaypee brothers medical publishers, New Delhi. 2.Text book of Medical Physiology- Arthur C,Guyton andJohn.E. Hall. Miamisburg, OH, U.S.A.