As part of the course, students will gain knowledge about the basics of the human body, and basic physiological processes through lectures and seminars. The course will be divided into two large units. In the first seven weeks of classes, students will cover topics related to the anatomical structure of the human body. In the following six weeks, students will cover topics related to the physiological processes of the human body. The topic of human anatomy will be divided into seven thematic units: 1) Musculoskeletal system, 2) Cardiovascular system, 3) Respiratory system, 4) Nervous system, 5) Digestive system, 6) Endocrine system and 7) Urogenital system. As part of the thematic unit of the musculoskeletal system, topics related to bones and muscles of limbs, bones and muscles of the shoulder and pelvic girdle, and bones and muscles of the trunk, spine and skull will be covered. Also, as part of this topic, students will learn about different types of joints in the human body. As part of the cardiovascular system, students will be introduced to the anatomy of the human heart, the main arteries that supply the limbs, brain, spinal cord, and internal organs. Also, the main veins of the body that carry blood to the heart and their organization will be covered. Students will learn about the anatomical structure of the upper respiratory tract, trachea, main bronchi, and lungs. As part of the nervous system, students will be introduced to the basic division of the brain, the major brain lobes, and the essential sulci and gyri of the brain; spinal cord and major nerves in the peripheral nervous system. As part of the digestive system, students will be introduced to the city of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and pancreas. Students will learn the basic anatomy of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, kidneys, and bladder and sex organs. Students will also be introduced to basic physiological concepts: the basics of cell function, protein synthesis, gene expression and regulation, and the basics of cellular metabolism; basics of electrophysiology, membrane potential, action potential, muscle contraction, formation and maintenance of blood pressure, physiology of respiration, secretion and hormone function. Also, students will learn fundamentals of joint biomechanics and limb movement.

1. Adopt anatomical terminology in the description and localization of organs and organ systems
2. Connect basic chemical concepts with complex physiological processes
3. Explain the concept of homeostasis and regulation by feedback mechanisms
4. Present the material and explain the function of individual organs and organ systems
5. Connect the dependence and interaction of individual organ systems in maintaining the normal functioning of the body

Lectures

Seminars and workshops

1. Lectures: Introduction to musculo-skeletal system; Bones and muscles of extremities; Bones and muscles of head and trunk.
2. Lectures: Introduction to vascular system; Anatomy of the heart; Anatomy of the arterial system; Anatomy of the venous system.
3. Lectures: Introduction to the respiratory system; Anatomy of the upper airways; Anatomy of the lungs and lower airways.
4. Lectures: Introduction to the nervous system; Anatomy of the brain; Anatomy of the spinal cord; Anatomy of the peripheral nervous system.
5. Lectures: Introduction to the gastrointestinal system; Anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal tract and stomach; Anatomy of the small intestine and colon; Anatomy of liver and pancreas.
6. Lectures: Introduction to the urogenital system; Anatomy of the urinary system; Anatomy of sex organs.
7. Lectures: Introduction to the endocrine system; Anatomy of the hypophysis; Anatomy of the thyroid and adrenal glands.
8. Lectures: Consultations
9. Lectures: Consultations
10. Lectures: Introduction to the physiology of the cell; Cellular metabolism; Gene expression and protein synthesis.
11. Lectures: Introduction to the electrophysiology; Membrane potential and action potential; Synaptic transmission.
12. Lectures: Physiology of muscle contraction; Introduction to the physiology of the cardiovascular system; Physiology of heart contraction;
13. Lectures: Physiology of the blood pressure; Physiology of respiration.
14. Lectures: Introduction to the biomechanics; Biomechanics of limbs; Biomechanics of spine and trunk.
15. Lectures: Introduction to the hormone physiology; Physiology of hormone secretion; The effect of hormones on peripheral organs.