Nursing Resources: Anatomy

From the University of Wisconsin - Madison

The human body -- The chemistry of life -- Cell structure -- Cellular metabolism and reproduction: mitosis and meiosis -- Tissues -- The integumentary system -- The skeletal system -- The articular system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system: introduction, spinal cord, and spinal nerves -- The nervous system: the brain, cranial nerves, autonomic nervous system, and the special senses -- The endocrine system -- The blood -- The cardiovascular system -- The lymphatic system -- Nutrition and the body.

Introduction to microbiology -- The chemical basis of microbiology -- Microbial size and microscopy -- Prokaryotes and eukaryotes -- Microbial growth and cultivation -- Metabolism of microorganisms -- DNA and gene expression -- Microbial genetics -- Control of microorganisms -- The major groups of bacteria -- The fungi -- The protozoa -- The unicellular algae -- The viruses -- The host-parasite relationship -- Host resistance and the immune system -- Immune tests and disorders -- Microbial disease.

Behavior and the brain -- Mental status evaluation -- Disorders of arousal and attention -- Memory disorders -- Language disorders -- Apraxia -- Agnosia -- Right hemisphere syndromes -- Temporal lobe syndromes -- Frontal lobe syndromes -- Traumatic brain injury -- Dementia.

The human body -- Genetics -- Chemical organization -- Integumentary system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurosensory system -- Endocrine system -- Cardiovascular system -- Hematologic system -- Immune system -- Respiratory system -- Gastrointestinal system -- Nutrition and metabolism -- Urinary system -- Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases -- Reproductive system -- Reproduction and lactation.

Chest and Neck: Supraclavicular fossa; Infraclavicular fossa; Sternoclavicular joint; Chest wall; Axilla; Upper Limb: Shoulder; Upper arm; Elbow; Forearm; Wrist; Hand; Abdomen and Pelvis: Anterior wall; Posterior wall; Groin; Pelvis and hip; Lower Limb: Thigh; Knee; Calf; Ankle; Foot.