ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Semester: I
Sub Code: DYSc T 101
Credits: 4
Hours/ Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Chapter 1 (15 hours)
Introduction to Human Anatomy And Physiology
i. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Anatomical and Physiological terms.
ii. Cell: Structure & Functions, different cell organelles and their functions.
iii. Tissues and Organization of human system; Introduction to Support Systems.
iv. Maintenance Systems, Control Systems, Defence System and Concept of Homeostasis.
Musculo-Skeletal System
i. The Skeletal System: Skeleton, Functions of skeleton, Classification of bones, Study of joints.
ii. Structure and function of a Synovial joint.
iii. The Muscular System: Types of Muscles in the body,
iv. The characteristics, structure and functions of The Skeletal Muscles, Smooth Muscles and Cardiac Muscles

Chapter 2 (15 hours)
Digestive & Respiratory System
i. Gross anatomy of digestive system, functional anatomy of Mouth, Oral cavity, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine and Anal canal.
ii. Physiology of digestion, assimilation & peristalsis, Gastric and digestive juices involved during digestion, associated glands involved in digestive system.
iii. Gross anatomy of the respiratory passages, functional of Nasal cavity, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchus, Lungs and Alveoli.
iv. The process of Respiration, Lungs volumes & capacities, Mechanics of breathing and exchange of gas in alveoli.
Cardiovascular System
i. Functional anatomy of the Heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
ii. The organization of systematic and pulmonary circulation, the cardiac cycle.
iii. Blood: Composition and Functions, Blood groups and their importance.
iv. Cardiac output and Venous return.
v. Blood pressure and Regulation of blood pressure

Chapter 3 (15 hours)
Nervous System & Special Senses
i. An introduction to Histology – nerve – structure and properties of neurons – nerve – action potential – generation propagation – factors influencing classification of neurons and nerve fibers, neuralgia cells, receptors and reflex arcs.
ii. Functional anatomy of Cerebrum, Cerebellum, spinal cord.
iii. Functions and importance of the parts of the brain viz., cerebrum, pons, medulla, thalamus, hypothalamus, cerebellum and autonomic nervous system [sympathetic and parasympathetic].
iv. Functional anatomy and physiology of Eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.
Endocrine System
i. Anatomical structure of important endocrine glands (Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal and gonads)
ii. Short anatomy of the hypothalamus and the releasing hormones secreted from it.
iii. Structure and function of anterior and posterior Pituitary.
iv. Function of thyroid, parathyroid, supra renal and islets of Langerhans.

Chapter 4 (15 hours)
Blood & Lymphatic system
i. Composition of blood corpuscles – RBC, WBC and Platelets.
ii. Plasma, hemoglobin – coagulation of blood and anti coagulants, blood groups and its importance.
iii. Sites, functional anatomy of lymph nodes and their function.
iv. Lymphatic system and its’ role in immune system.
Reproductive system
i. Functional anatomy male reproductive system, seminal vesicles and prostrate glands.
ii. Spermatogenesis.
iii. Functional anatomy of female reproductive system.
iv. Ovarian hormones, menstruation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation.

TEXT BOOK
Dr Shirley Telles & Dr H R Nagendra, A Glimpse into the human body, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Gore, M.M. : Anatomy and Physiology of Yogic practices (Kanchan Prakshan, Lonavala, 2003)
3. Sri Krishna : Notes on Structure and Functions of Human Body and Effects of Yogic practices on it (Kaivalydhama S.M.Y.M Samiti, Lonavala, 1988)
4. Charu, Supriya : Sarir Rachana evam Kriya Vigyan
5. Evelyn, C. Pearce : Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses (Faber and Faber Ltd. London, 1968)
6. Chatterjee, C.C. : Human Physiology (Vol. I & II) (Medical Allied Agency, Calcutta, 1992)