Teaching Professor and Lecturer IV in Anatomical Science
Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
What You'll Learn
- Learn the basic structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Learn the basic structure and function of the respiratory system
- Learn the basic structure and function of the urinary system
4 Modules
16 Hours
4 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and the roles they play in your body.
This course is a primer for the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems in which students learn the pertinent details of the structures and functions through a combination of lectures, videos, labeling activities and quizzes.
Skills You'll Gain
- Anatomy
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Welcome to Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Urinary Systems, part of the Anatomy Specialization. This course explores human anatomy using a systems-based approach, focusing on circulation, respiration, and waste removal. You will study anatomical structures, functions, and relationships through detailed content and cadaveric imagery to strengthen foundational anatomical knowledge.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Cardiovascular Anatomy I
- Reading: Welcome Announcement
- Reading: Course Syllabus
- Reading: Help Us Learn More About You!
- Discussion Prompt: Introduce Yourself
- Reading: Introduction
- Video: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
- Video: Formed Elements
- Video: Erythrocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies
- Video: Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies
- Video: Thrombocytes
- Discussion Prompt: Cardiovascular I Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Video: Lymphatic Components
- Video: Lymphocytes
- Video: Lymph Node Groups and Routes
- Discussion Prompt: Cardiovascular I Lessons 6, 7, and 8
- Graded: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
- Graded: Formed Elements
- Graded: Erythrocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies
- Graded: Leukocyte Structure, Function, and Pathologies
- Graded: Thrombocytes
- Graded: Lymphatic Components
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Lymphatic Components
- Graded: Lymphocytes
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Lymph Node Groups and Routes
Module 2: Cardiovascular Anatomy II
- Video: Heart
- Video: Heart Features
- Video: Heart Function
- Discussion Prompt: Cardiovascular II Lessons 1, 2, and 3
- Video: Heart Vasculature
- Video: Cardiac Veins
- Video: Vasculature
- Video: Demonstration - Heart Structures and Vasculature
- Discussion Prompt: Cardiovascular II Lessons 4, 5, and 6
- Video: Aorta Branches
- Video: Arterial Pathways II
- Video: Demonstration - Blood Pressure
- Video: Veins
- Discussion Prompt: Discussion - Cardiovascular II Lessons 7, 8, and 9
- Video: Demonstration - Cardiac Auscultation
- Graded: Heart
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Heart Layers
- Graded: Heart Features
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Heart Features
- Graded: Heart Function
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Heart Vasculature
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Cardiac Veins
- Graded: Vasculature
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Aorta Branches
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Arterial Pathways II
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Veins
Module 3: Respiratory Anatomy
- Video: Respiratory Functions
- Video: Nasal Cavity
- Video: Pharynx
- Video: Larynx
- Discussion Prompt: Respiratory Lessons 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Video: Bronchial Tree and Alveoli
- Video: Gross Features of Lungs
- Video: Demonstration - Lung Features
- Video: Pleurae and Muscles of Respiration
- Discussion Prompt: Respiratory Lessons 5, 6, and 7
- Video: Demonstration: Lung Auscultation
- Graded: Respiratory Functions
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Respiratory Anatomy Overview
- Graded: Labelling Quiz Nasal Cavity
- Graded: Pharynx
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Pharynx
- Graded: Larynx
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Laryngeal Cartilages
- Graded: Bronchial Tree
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Bronchial Tree
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Gross Features of Lungs
- Graded: Pleurae and Muscles of Respiration
Module 4: Urinary Anatomy
- Video: Functions
- Video: Urinary Anatomy
- Video: Kidneys
- Discussion Prompt: Urinary Lessons 1, 2, and 3
- Video: Demonstration - Kidney Features
- Video: Renal Vasculature
- Video: Nephrons
- Discussion Prompt: Urinary Lessons 4 and 5
- Video: Ureters
- Video: Bladder and Urethra
- Discussion Prompt: Urinary Lessons 6 and 7
- Graded: Functions
- Graded: Labelling Quiz Urinary Anatomy
- Graded: Labelling Quiz: Gross Structure of the Kidney
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Renal Vasculature
- Graded: Nephrons
- Graded: Ureters
- Graded: Labelling Quiz - Bladder and Urethra
Grading Policy
Learners must earn 70% overall to pass. Each module has several assignments, with the Cardiovascular Anatomy modules worth 50%, the Respiratory Anatomy module worth 30%, and the Urinary Anatomy module worth 20% of your final grade.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
