Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Urinary, and Respiratory Systems

CVS I: Blood & Lymphatics

• Intro to the cardiovascular system
• Blood as a solution
• Formed elements
• Erythrocyte structure, development, function, and pathologies
• Leukocyte types, functions, development, and pathologies
• Thrombocyte function
• Lymphatic system and circulation
• Lymphocytes, cellular immunity, and humoral immunity
• Distribution of lymph nodes and routes

CVS II: Heart & Vasculature

• Heart layers
• External and internal heart failures
• Heart cycles and function
• Blood flow and structures
• Vasculature
• Aorta and vena cava branches
• Vascular pathologies

Urinary System

• Relationship of urinary system and CVS
• Urinary anatomy
• Kidney structure
• Renal vasculature
• Ureters
• Bladder and urethra

Respiratory System

• Intro to the respiratory system
• Relationship of respiratory system and CVS
• Nose and nasal cavity
• Pharynx
• Larynx
• Bronchial tree and alveoli
• Gross features of lungs
• Muscle and neural control of respiration