Human Anatomy Course Objectives

Study Notes

By the end of this course, students should be able to describe the normal microstructure and function of cell types, tissues, and organs of the major organ systems.
Students should be able to assess the functional and clinical correlations of major disorders related to the organ systems.

Tissues are groups of cells organized for specific functions.
There are four main types of tissues: • Epithelial • Connective • Muscle • Nerve

Organs are groups of two or more tissues into an organized structure to serve a particular function(s).
Groups of organs form organ systems to serve a specific function(s).

Lumen refers to the cavity or channel within a hollow organ.
A membrane is a layer of epithelium and its underlying connective tissue that covers a surface of the body.
Membranes line almost all surfaces of the body.
Cortex refers to the outer region or portion of some organs, such as the kidney, lymph nodes, and adrenal glands.
Medulla refers to the central portion of some organs, surrounded by a cortex.
Stroma is the supporting framework of an organ, usually composed of connective tissue.
Parenchyma refers to the cells and tissues of an organ that perform the function of the organ, composed of epithelial, muscle, nerve, and sometimes connective tissues.

By the end of this course, students should be able to describe the normal microstructure and function of cell types, tissues, and organs of the major organ systems.
Students should be able to assess the functional and clinical correlations of major disorders related to the organ systems.

Tissues are groups of cells organized for specific functions.
There are four main types of tissues: • Epithelial • Connective • Muscle • Nerve

Organs are groups of two or more tissues into an organized structure to serve a particular function(s).
Groups of organs form organ systems to serve a specific function(s).

Lumen refers to the cavity or channel within a hollow organ.
A membrane is a layer of epithelium and its underlying connective tissue that covers a surface of the body.
Membranes line almost all surfaces of the body.
Cortex refers to the outer region or portion of some organs, such as the kidney, lymph nodes, and adrenal glands.
Medulla refers to the central portion of some organs, surrounded by a cortex.
Stroma is the supporting framework of an organ, usually composed of connective tissue.
Parenchyma refers to the cells and tissues of an organ that perform the function of the organ, composed of epithelial, muscle, nerve, and sometimes connective tissues.